Navitas Solar bagged a $20 million contract through its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) arm, Navitas Planet, to develop a 54 MW utility-scale solar power project in Serenje Province. The project marks a significant step in Navitas Solar’s international expansion and strengthens its presence in Africa’s growing renewable energy market.
Navitas Planet to Execute End-to-End EPC Scope
Under the contract, Navitas Planet will manage the complete project lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning. The solar plant will use Navitas Solar’s bifacial TOPCon modules along with components supplied by leading global manufacturers. The company expects to complete the project within seven to eight months.
Strengthening Presence in Africa
Sunay Shah, Director of Navitas Solar, said the project represents a major milestone in Navitas Planet’s international growth strategy and highlights the increasing global demand for Indian renewable energy expertise.
“Zambia is actively diversifying its energy mix, creating strong opportunities for utility-scale solar development. Through this project, we aim to deliver reliable, high-quality clean energy infrastructure while building long-term partnerships that support Africa’s sustainable energy future,” Shah informed.
Supporting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Goals
Zambia is accelerating investments in renewable energy to improve energy security and reduce its dependence on hydropower, which currently accounts for more than 80% of the country’s electricity generation. The Serenje Province project forms part of Zambia’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the Presidential 1,000 MW Solar Initiative, both of which aim to diversify the national energy mix and strengthen grid resilience.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Once operational, the solar project is expected to generate clean renewable electricity, reduce approximately 42,570 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, create local employment opportunities during construction and support economic development and workforce skill enhancement. In addition, the project aligns with Zambia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which targets a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
First Utility-Scale EPC Project in Africa
This is Navitas Planet’s first utility-scale EPC project in Africa, making it a strategic foundation for the company’s future growth on the continent. As reported by manufacturingtodayindia.com, as African nations continue to invest in reliable, affordable and sustainable power infrastructure, Navitas Solar aims to expand its role in the region’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
