Renewable energy push key to Zambia’s $12B power plan for copper growth
CEC calls for $12 billion investment to add 10GW power capacity supporting Zambia’s 2031 copper production expansion target.
Zambia is planning a major expansion of electricity generation to support its ambition to dramatically increase copper production. The country needs large new power capacity and is prioritizing renewables to meet that demand.
Key headline numbers:
• $12 billion investment required
• 10 GW new power capacity target
• Designed to support copper production growth by 2031
Source: https://solarquarter.com/2026/02/16/renewable-energy-push-key-to-zambias-12-billion-power-plan-for-copper-growth/?utm_source=chatgpt.com