| Project Title |
Western Power Company Limited (Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project) |
| Project Description |
The US$600M Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project will be Zambia’s largest run-of-river hydro and the country’s largest renewable IPP, generating 180 MW and 830 GWh/year—over 25× Western Province’s current demand, enough for 175,000 households. Construction (3–4 years) will begin in 2023, creating 3,000 jobs. Backed by APP, InfraCo Africa, and DBSA, the project is open to FDI through a majority stake in partnership with government, community, and development partners. |
| Project Location |
Zambezi River in the Western Province of Zambia |
| Lead Agency/Project Promoter |
Western Power Company Limited |
| Type of investment |
FDI, LDI |
| Model of engagement |
Investment into Fund Structure |
| Project Cost |
US $600 million |
| Project Status |
Green Field Project – feasibility study, EIA, GID |
| Project Sector |
Energy (Production, transmission, and distribution of electricity) |
