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Project category
Production d'énergie renouvelable et durable (PERD)
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Estimated budget
63000000
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Capacity in MW
47.5
Power Africa's partner, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched the Scaling Solar program in Zambia. Bangweulu will be the first solar photovoltaic power plant connected to the country's grid. The project was awarded to Neoen S.A.S (French developer) in partnership with First Solar (American solar panel manufacturer) by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC Zambia). Once commissioned, this project will be the first grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Zambia. Power Africa supported ZESCO Limited in the JPA negotiations and also contributed $2 million to the costs of the IFC project.
Project Follow Up
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Lead financier
Neoen S.A.S (développeur français) en partenariat avec First Solar (fabricant américain de panneaux solaires) par l'Industrial Development Corporation (IDC Zambie)
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Co-financier (if applicable)
Power Africa
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Budget Total en Millions d’Euros
$70M
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Equity in Millions of Euros
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Financial Products
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Project status
Clôture financière
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Technique Assistance in Millions Euros
Power Africa a soutenu ZESCO Limited dans les négociations de l'APP et a également contribué à hauteur de 2 millions de dollars aux coûts du projet de la SFI.