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NATIONWIDE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECTS
Zambia National Energy Corporation Limited (ZNEC) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified local and international companies to participate in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants with battery energy storage systems across multiple locations in the Republic of Zambia.
This initiative forms part of a broader national effort to expand renewable energy generation capacity, strengthen energy security, and promote climate-resilient infrastructure through decentralised, utility-scale solar investments.
About Zambia National Energy Corporation Limited
ZNEC is a special-purpose energy company established to drive the strategic development and implementation of renewable energy projects in Zambia. The Company focuses on accelerating the deployment of solar power infrastructure through structured, bankable projects that leverage existing grid assets and support long-term national energy objectives.
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) holds a 60% equity stake in ZNEC, while the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, holds the remaining 40%.
Project Overview
ZNEC intends to develop solar photovoltaic power generation plants at suitable sites nationwide, with each project designed to deliver approximately:
- 2 MW of solar PV generation capacity, and
- 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
The projects will be located within proximity to existing 33/11 kV substations, enabling efficient grid connection, reduced evacuation costs, and accelerated implementation timelines.
Scope of Works
The selected EPC contractors will be responsible for the full turnkey delivery of the solar PV power plants, including but not limited to:
- Procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV modules;
- Design and installation of mounting and support structures;
- Supply and commissioning of three-phase hybrid inverters;
- Installation of system monitoring, control, and protection equipment;
- Supply and installation of all cabling, accessories, earthing, and safety systems;
- Integration and commissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS);
- Installation of electronic multifunctional energy and demand meters;
- Construction of evacuation lines to the nearest substations (within a 5 km radius); and
- Provision of all equipment, technology, skilled personnel, and technical expertise required for project execution.
Submission Details
The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is:
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 at 17:00 hours
Electronic submissions (PDF format) should be sent to:
Email: znecl@zccm-ih.com.zm
Physical submissions may be delivered to:
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM-IH Office Park
Stand No. 16806, Alick Nkhata Road
Mass Media Complex Area
P.O. Box 30048
Lusaka, Zambia
Telephone: +260 211 388000
For more details download the documents below:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 2.0MWAC HYBRID SOLAR PV PLANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CONSTITUENCY ENERGY INITIATIVE (PCEI)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CONSTITUENCY ENERGY INITIATIVE