Mambilima is a 105MW hydro power project. It is planned on Luapula river/basin in Luapula, Zambia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the announced stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2027 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2030. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Copperbelt Energy, Societe Nationale d'Electricite and ZESCO. The project is co-owned by Societe Nationale d'Electricite and ZESCO, with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.
Mambilima is a run-of-river project. The net head of the project will be 29m. The project is expected to generate 548.5 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2027. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2030.
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About Copperbelt Energy
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) is an electric utility that generates, transmits, distributes and sells energy. The corporation uses several energy sources to produce power, including hydro, solar, gas, and thermal. It transmits energy to its customers through a network of transmission and distribution lines, high-voltage substations, and control centers. It also invests in telecommunication projects to develop infrastructure. The company primarily serves residential, and industrial customers in Zambia and other countries in the region. CEC is headquartered in Kitwe, Zambia.
About Societe Nationale d'Electricite
Societe Nationale d'Electricite is focused on the electricity generation, development of new power plants, diversification of energy sources, construction of interconnection networks. The company is headquartered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Co
About ZESCO
ZESCO Ltd (ZESCO) is an integrated electric utility. The company generates, transmits, distributes and supplies electricity in Zambia. It maintains a portfolio of hydro and thermal based electricity generating units. ZESCO's key generating plants include the Kafue Gorge power station; Victoria Falls power station; and Kariba North Bank power station. Its services include load management, prepaid metering, faults reporting and others. The company’s distribution system comprises the main network from the national grid and isolated networks from stand-alone diesel power stations to supply electricity across Zambia. ZESCO is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
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