The plant was developed by the Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, a subsidiary of the . It was constructed by Power China International Group and financed through a mix of equity and debt. Stanbic Bank Zambia provided a loan of US$71.5 million, while ZESCO and KNBEPC each contributed US$30 million in equity. The total investment for the first phase was approximately US$100 million. The facility has an installed capacity of 100 MW and utilizes adva. Commissioned in June 2025, the project plays a significant role in Zambia’s efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on hydropower. [1] The plant was developed by the Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, [2] a subsidiary of the ZESCO.
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