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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Copperbelt Energy (CEC) has signed an agreement with Sinohydro Corporation Zambia Limited to increase the capacity at its Riverside Solar plant. Speaking during the signing in ceremony held in Kitwe yesterday, CEC Chief Executive Officer Owen Silavwe said the upgrade will increase the plant\u2019s power generating capacity from 1Mega Watt to 34Mega Watts with an annual energy output of 56.5Gwatts.<\/p>\n

Mr. Silavwe said the project which is valued at US$19.2 million will significantly see an increase in the generating capacity of the solar power plant.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract that we are signing yesterday with Sinohydro Corporation Zambia Limited relates to the expansion of CEC\u2019s flagship Riverside 1 Mega Watt solar PV plant, the upgrade will increase the plant\u2019s generating capacity from 1Mega Watt to 34Mega Watts with an annual energy output of 56.5Gwh,\u201d Mr Silavwe said.<\/p>\n

He said the project will be complete in the fourth quarter of 2022 and will primarily involve the installation of over 61,320 solar panels and the construction of two 11kV transmission lines.<\/p>\n

Mr. Silavwe said the project was in pursuit of CEC\u2019s goal to contribute to the global energy transition agenda while supporting the national agenda and aspirations for a diversified energy mix based on renewable energy sources .<\/p>\n

He said CEC will through this project achieve optimal land use as the scheme will sit on the company\u2019s existing land next to the 1MW plant in the wayleave reserve area which is land reserved specifically for purposes of expanding power infrastructure to meet the growing demand.<\/p>\n

The CEC head said the expanded project will see the company contribute to the national generation portfolio between 150 to 30 0Mega Watts of renewable energy. Meanwhile, Sinohydro Chief Executive Officer representative, Si Yang said the project is important in optimizing power generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have collaborated in Solar Energy which is important for optimisation of Power generation, structure, stability of national power grid as well as the impact of climate change, we will try our best to support and work with the local communities during the period of the project,\u201d Mr Yang said.<\/p>\n

In 2018, the energy company commissioned its one megawatt project at the Copperbelt University (CBU) as a way of diversifying to other sources of energy.<\/p>\n

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