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Zesco targets 11,630MW by 2030

The state utility aims to exceed the government's 10,000MW goal by 1,630MW, a year ahead of schedule.

Zesco Limited plans to reach 11,630 megawatts of installed generation capacity by 2030. This target surpasses the Government's 10,000MW objective under the Grow Zambia Agenda by 1,630MW. The company aims to achieve this a year before the 2031 deadline.

Managing director Eng. Justin Loongo presented the plan during a visit by Minister of Electricity Mr Peter Kapala. The details of the visit and the specific location were not provided in the report.

The Grow Zambia Agenda sets national energy targets to bolster the country's power supply. Zesco's accelerated goal indicates a strategic push to expand electricity generation capacity.

Why it mattersZambians will benefit from increased electricity generation capacity by 2030.