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Zambia: Utility commissions solar PV plant

The state-owned utility, Zambia Electricity Supply Company (Zesco), has officially commissioned a new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. This development is located in the westernmost province of Zambia. This initiative marks a step towards diversifying Zambia's energy grid, which has historically been heavily reliant on hydropower. The commissioning of this plant contributes to the country's efforts to expand its power generation capacity and integrate more renewable energy sources.

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