The Generation Directorate at ZESCO Limited is the powerhouse behind Zambia's energy production. Committed to providing sustainable and reliable electricity, this Directorate oversees the operation and maintenance of diverse power generation assets, including hydroelectric, thermal, and renewable energy sources. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the Generation team harnesses cutting-edge technology and best practices to ensure consistent power supply across the nation. Their dedication to meeting growing energy demands while prioritizing environmental responsibility underscores ZESCO's commitment to powering the nation's progress.
KARIBA NORTH BANK POWER STATION is the biggest underground Hydro Power Station in Zambia with an installed capacity of 1,080 MW. The Plant consists of 6 generating units rated at 180MW each. The first four units were commissioned in 1976-1977 with an initial capacity of 600 MW. The Power Station was rehabilitated, uprated and extended to 1,080 MW from 2002 – 2014. The Kariba North Bank Power Station is of high importance in that it is strategically located on the Northern Bank of the mighty man-made Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River. The Kariba Dam provides for the large reservoir that is used for storage of water during the rainy season that in turn enables the Power Station to generate electricity through the year.
Location : Siavonga District
Energy Type : Hydro
Capacity :1080.00 MW
Year Commissioned : 1976
Located 100KM from Lusaka on the Kafue river, approximately 17 kilometers (11 mi) upstream of the Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station. The Kafue Gorge Power Station has 6 vertically installed turbine-generator units at 165MW.
Location : Kafue District
Energy Type : Hydro
Capacity :990.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
This is a Hydroelectric Power Station located on the Kafue River in Chikankata District of Southern province in Zambia and has an installed capacity of 750MW (5X150MW Machines). KGL is Zambia’s major investment funded through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project is financed by the Zambian Government and foreign financial institutions, including the Exim Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The Zambia government accounts for 15% of the investment while 85% is by other financiers.
Location : CHIKANKATA DISTRICT
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :990.00 MW
Year Commissioned : 2021
The 360MW power generation is wholly owned by ZESCO. In 2003, the Government of the republic of Zambia entered into a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic of China for construction of power generating stations to mitigate the power deficit the country was faced with. This culminated into the signing of an MoU between ZESCO Limited and Sinohydro of China for the construction of an additional 360MW generating capacity at Kariba North Bank Power Station in Siavonga. The development of the projected resulted in the incorporation of KNBEPC Limited as a special purpose vehicle to run and operate the 360MW extension to the existing Kariba North Bank Power Station. The construction of the Power Station was financed by China Exim Bank and Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). The China Exim loan was contracted by ZESCO Limited and on-lent to KNBEPC.
Location : SIAVONGA DISTRICT KARIBA
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :360.00 MW
Year Commissioned : 2014
Located on the Zambezi River in Livingstone, in the Southern Province of Zambia, Z Victoria Falls consists of three power stations with a total capacity of 108 megawatts.
Location : Livingstone District
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :108.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
The hydro-electric power station is jointly owned by Tata Power and ZESCO Ltd with each holding 50% shareholding. The 120MW hydropower project was commissioned in 2015.
Location : Itezhi Tezhi District
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :120.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2015
LUNZUA HYDRO POWER STATION Located 23km west of Mbala town and 3km from the Mbala Mpulungu road on Lunzua river, Lunzua Hydro Power Station was upgraded from 0.75 MW to 14.8 MW. Lunzua Hydro Power Station power is evacuated at 66kV. It was first commissioned in 1960
Location : Northern Province
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :14.80.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
LUSIWASI LOWER HYDRO POWER STATION Located in Serenje District within Central Province. It is approximately 80km east of Serenje town on the Lusiwasi River where it descends the Muchinga Escarpment, and It is about 5km upstream of the existing Lusiwasi 12 MW Small Hydropower Station.
Location : Serenje District
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :15.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
LUSIWASI POWER STATION Located in Serenje District, Central Province of Zambia.
Location : Serenje District
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :12.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
Located in Kasama District in the Northern Province of Zambia, the Chishimba Hydroelectric Power Station sits across the Luombe River which feeds the Chishimba waterfall.
Location : Kasama District
Energy Type : HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Capacity :15.00 MW
Year Commissioned :
Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) a subsidiary of Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte. Limited which holds a majority equity stake has the largest coal mining concession and since commissioning in July 2016, operates the only coal-fired Thermal Power Plant in Zambia, adopting modern, eco-friendly mining and processing methods. The 300MW mine-mouth power plant at Maamba, caters to the growing demand for power and accounts for over 10% of the generation capacity, thereby contributing to the energy security and economic development of the nation.
Location : Sinazongwe District
Energy Type : Thermal
Capacity :300.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2016
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC) is an independent power producer privately owned and is situated in the Central Province of Zambia and has a Power. The power plant was commissioned in 2001. LHPC operates two hydro power stations namely Lunsemfwa and Mulungushi with a total installed capacity of 56 megawatts.
Location : Central Province
Energy Type : Hydro
Capacity :57.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2001
Ndola Energy Company Limited is owned by GL Africa Energy (UK) and has Power Purchase Agreement with ZESCO. The HFO plant was completed and commissioned in 2017
Location : Ndola
Energy Type : Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
Capacity :105.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2017
Bangweulu Solar plant is a jointly owned project by Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Neoen, a French renewable energy company. With a capacity of 54 MW. Neoen and IDC jointly created Bangweulu Power Company Limited, the company behind the project. Neon, the company with the largest shareholding (80%) signed a 25 year contract with ZESCO Limited and this is expected to supply power to 30 000 households and several companies.
Location : Lusaka District
Energy Type : Solar Energy
Capacity :54.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2019
Ngonye Plant was commissioned in 2019 and is a joint venture between EGP and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The operation has the capacity to supply energy to ZESCO, the national electricity utility, under an existing 25-year power purchase agreement.
Location : Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone
Energy Type : Solar Energy
Capacity :28.00 MW
Year Commissioned :2019