President HICHILEMA hails $22m CEC Solar Plant

By Musenge Mulimba

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the twenty two million US Dollar Copperbelt Energy Corporation -CEC- Solar Plant in Kitwe will help improve energy sufficiency in the Country.

Speaking when he commissioned the Solar Plant in Kitwe today, President HICHILEMA said the construction of the facility is a big achievement because 33 mega watts of power will be channelled to the national grid.

He further said the government will support CEC and all energy projects to ensure the country has sufficient energy.

President HICHILEMA said the economy can only develop if the energy sector is improved.

And energy Minister PETER KAPALA said the energy sector plays a critical role in driving economic growth and improving the livelihood of citizens.

Meanwhile, CEC Board Chairperson LONDON MWAFULILWA said the solar plant can supply ten thousand houses with the consumption of 15 units per day.

And, CEC Chief Executive Officer, OWEN SILAVWE said the  power utility will partner with the Government to create opportunities to enhance social development especially in the energy sector.

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