West Lunga solar farm project, Zambia
Name and Location
West Lunga solar farm project.
Location
Zambia.
Client
Neoen and First Solar.
The Zambia Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will retain a 20% stake in the project.
Project Description
The project is part of Zambia’s first utility-scale independent power producers scheme for solar energy.
It will be located in the Lusaka South multifacility economic zone and entail the construction of a 47.5 MW ac utility-scale solar facility.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-2017.
Latest Developments
Neoen and First Solar were awarded the project in June at a tariff of $0.06/kWh – the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Neoen and First Solar (construction contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Zambia IDC, tel +260 967773007 or email info@idc.co.zm.
Neoen, tel +33 805 16 00 22.
First Solar, tel +27 21 488 1010.
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