By Respite Kaoma,
Chililabombwe District is moving forward with the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative (PCEI), with plans to construct a 2MW solar power plant on a 12-hectare site in Kakoso. However, the project requires the relocation of farmers currently cultivating on the designated land.
District Commissioner, Kelly Jibinga, led a team of stakeholders, including Chililabombwe Municipal Council Management and ZESCO officials, on a site visit to identify suitable land for the project.
Three hectares of land have been earmarked for the solar plant, with authorities set to relocate farmers to make way for development.
In an interview, Local resident, Nzila Mvula says the project will help address energy crises in the area, once completed.
She also urged farmers to cooperate with authorities during relocation.
The solar plant is expected to boost energy generation and contribute to the national grid through ZESCO.
