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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
MAAMBA SIGNS 100 MW SOLAR DEAL AND NAVA GLOBAL PTE LTD SIGNS $300MN AGRO DEALS WITH GRZ
ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) join forces to accelerate renewable energy development
MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – The Government of Zambia has formalised a partnership with Maamba Solar Energy Limited to implement a 100 MW solar power project at Maamba, Sinazongwe District.
The signing ceremony, held at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), ZCCM Investments Holdings and Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL). Two key agreements were executed at the event, the Implementation Agreement (IA) and the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA), providing the legal and operational framework for the project’s rollout.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary – Electricity, Eng. Arnold Simwaba said: “We are now diversifying, investing in different technologies like solar. We have just witnessed the signing of 100 MW of solar energy to be installed in Maamba.”
The solar facility will feature advanced technology, including bifacial solar modules, single axis tracking systems, and a 330 kV substation built to international standards. Once operational in 2026, it will deliver clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to households, industries, and businesses across the country.
Maamba Solar Energy Director, Mr Ashwin Devineni, highlighted the project’s strategic importance: “This 100 MW solar project is a critical step in diversifying Zambia’s energy mix. We are looking to help solve the load-shedding problem. We’re already generating 300 MW, with another 300 MW coming on stream next year. The 100 MW solar should also be ready in nine months’ time.”
ZCCM-IH chairman Mr Phesto Musonda expressed enthusiasm at being part of this transformative initiative to augment Zambia’s power capacity, noting that the impacts of load shedding that are being felt by all citizens will be mitigated by the projects that Maamba is executing.
“We all know that the load-shedding has affected each and every one of us. What you see today is really a result of the call by government for all those companies, individuals who have the capacity to invest in power,” Mr Musonda stressed.
During the ceremony, Nava Global Pte Ltd also signed agreements with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) for its investments in Luapula Province, which include Nava Avocado and Kawambwa Sugar Limited (KSL). The company is investing more than US$300 million in these projects. Once fully developed, the avocado farm is expected to produce 25,000 metric tonnes a year, making it one of the largest avocado projects in the world. KSL’s Sugar Project will cover 5,000 hectares of sugarcane, with a sugar factory that can process 3,500 tonnes of cane per day, a 20 MW power plant that runs on bagasse, and a distillery that uses molasses.
“Of course, this signifies the fact that investment climate in this country is at its highest and of course top of the agenda. We are so happy that just a few days ago we launched the groundbreaking for the 100 MW Solar Project. Now we are talking about the avocado farm block and sugar,” said ZDA Director General, Mr Albert Halwampa.
The Maamba solar initiative complements the existing 300 MW thermal power plant operated by Maamba Energy Limited, whose Phase II expansion will double capacity to 600 MW by 2026. Together, the solar and thermal power plants will contribute nearly 700 MW to Zambia’s national grid, reinforcing the country’s position as a regional energy hub in Southern Africa.
The Maamba Solar initiative offers a home-grown solution, enhancing long-term energy security while supporting growth across key sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
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About Maamba Solar Energy Ltd
Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL) is a renewable energy company helping Zambia transition to sustainable power through its flagship 100 MW solar photovoltaic project in Maamba Town, Southern Province. Leveraging advanced bifacial solar technology and high-efficiency infrastructure, MSEL is committed to delivering clean, reliable electricity to the national grid.
The company’s operations contribute to environmental stewardship, economic development, and energy diversification, aligning with Zambia’s climate goals, energy diversification and broader sustainability agenda.
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