JA Solar has played an integral role in electrifying Zambia’s largest standalone photovoltaic installation, the 100MW Kabwe solar power plant. Exclusively equipped with the company’s high-efficiency DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules, the project showcases the modules’ reliable performance under Zambia’s challenging climate, which is marked by high temperatures and alternating wet and dry seasons.
Constructed by PowerChina, the Kabwe plant is a major step forward in Zambia’s renewable energy development, President Hakainde Hichilema emphasizing at the inauguration ceremony how the project advances the national goal of achieving 1,000MW of installed solar capacity.
Located in the country’s Central Province, a region historically affected by electricity shortages, the plant is expected to generate approximately 180 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, helping meet the power needs of around 150,000 households and reducing the region’s electricity deficit by up to 30%.
Beyond its technical impact, the Kabwe project is also delivering tangible socioeconomic benefits. More than 1,300 local jobs were created during construction and expanded access to electricity should stimulate industrial, agricultural and mining development in the region.
Building on the success of the 33MW Riverside solar plant commissioned in 2023, also powered by JA Solar modules, the Kabwe installation reinforces market confidence in the DeepBlue series and its suitability for diverse operating environments.
“We are delighted to support Zambia’s clean energy development through the Kabwe project,” commented JA Executive President Aiqing Yang. “The trust in our solutions reflects our commitment to delivering high-efficiency, high-reliability technologies tailored to regional needs. We are focused on creating long-term value for our partners and the communities they serve.”
