Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the 34 mega watt CEC Plc solar park in Riverside suburb in Kitwe Zambia.
The installation, which has been integrated into the energy company’s network which supplies Mining Companies and Domestic consumers, is the first Solar Park to be added to the network further diversify into renewable energy.
“Mr. President, I’m honoured and humbled, that you have allowed us to host you at CEC today. And I speak on behalf of the Board and employee populace when I say that having you commission this 33MW Solar PV power plant, into which much skill and financial resources have been invested, makes the reward that much more fulfilling”, read an extract of the speech delivered by CEC Plc Managing Director Owen Silavwe on 15th February 2023 to the President in Kitwe.
Executive Owen indicated that his company has been on a path to contribute to the country’s generation capacity. “Over the last five years, CEC set itself on a path to increase its contribution to Zambia’s power production capacity. We set our sights on developing various resources and technologies that reflect sustainability principles”.
The Chief Executive of the LuSE listed energy company further signal that the commissioned plant was part of the company’s aspirations for the long term. “The solar plant you have commissioned, Sir, is only but the beginning of the realization of that dream. We remain desirous and ambitious to do more”.
CEC Plc’s year ended on a high in 2022 which they secured another long-term Bulk Supply Agreement with the National Utility. This entailed that the company could focus on innovation in energy with backed by a positive business environment. “We want to thank you Mr President for your commitment to improve the business environment and enable greater private sector investment in our country. Because of you and the principle you stand for, we are encouraged to, and you will see us do more for our country and its economy”.