Bwana Mkubwa solar photovoltaic project, Zambia

17th March 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Bwana Mkubwa solar photovoltaic (PV) project.

Location
The project will be built on about 150 ha on the surface of old copper tailings dams located at First Quantum Minerals’ tailings dam site in Ndola, Zambia.

Zuwa Solar will lease the tailings dams from First Quantum for about 25 years.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of an 80 MW to 120 MW solar PV plant.

The project has been developed using smart-from-the-start principles, which encourages the use of low-value and degraded land to minimise the impacts on wildlife, valuable agricultural lands, or potentially high-value commercial and residential land.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
First Quantum is completing the closure action plan and asset retirement obligation for the entire Bwana Mkubwa mine, including the tailings dams.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Zuwa Solar, Dick Berlijn, tel +316 2 028 5486 or email dick.berlijn@zuwasolar.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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