Energy Forum for Africa: Zambia Hits 1,000MW Solar Target

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom | 08-10-2026 11:54am |

Zambia has achieved its 1,000MW solar generation target for 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema announced. The President, represented by Vice President Mutale Nalumango at the 2026 Energy Forum for Africa Conference in Lusaka, said installed electricity generation capacity increased from 3,777MW in 2024 to 4,722MW, while solar capacity rose from 178MW to 1,027MW. He called for stronger regional cooperation to drive a borderless energy future for Africa. The conference was held under the theme “Driving a Borderless Energy Future for Africa.”

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