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GET FiT Zambia
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Zambia

Unlocking private investment in Zambia's renewable energy

GET FiT Zambia supports the Government of Zambia's REFiT Strategy, procuring power from renewable Independent Power Producers through competitive solar and small-hydro tenders — for a climate-friendly development path and sustainable growth.

Read about the GET FiT Zambia programme

Solar PV

Grid-connected solar PV procured from Independent Power Producers through a competitive tender, with 120 MWac awarded to three developers.

  • 100 MW solar PV tender
  • 120 MWac awarded to three developers
  • ZESCO as off-taker
  • Competitive, transparent procurement

Small Hydro

A competitive tender for small-hydropower Independent Power Producers up to 20 MW, diversifying Zambia's renewable energy mix.

  • 100 MW small hydro tender
  • Projects up to 20 MW
  • Prequalified developers announced
  • Run-of-river projects

Programme

What GET FiT Zambia does

GET FiT Zambia is designed to improve conditions for private investment in renewable energy, supporting the Government of Zambia's REFiT Strategy and contributing to a climate-friendly development path and sustainable growth.

The programme supports the competitive procurement of renewable Independent Power Producer projects, strengthens private-sector participation in the energy transition, and contributes to increased energy access and a secure power supply.

Mobilise private capital

Attract private investment into the Zambian renewable energy market through transparent procurement.

Strengthen the power market

Improve the framework conditions and reduce risks for IPP projects connecting to the Zambian grid.

Support the REFiT Strategy

Assist the Ministry of Energy in implementing Zambia's Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Strategy.

Toolbox

The GET FiT Toolbox

GET FiT Zambia has developed a set of tools to help create an attractive environment for private investors — aiming for transformational impact on the Zambian power sector and its private-sector involvement.

Procurement & transaction support

End-to-end support for transparent, competitive procurement of renewable IPP projects.

Viability Gap Funding

Performance-based grants that close the gap between tariff revenue and project viability.

Grid integration support

Studies and technical assistance for the timely connection of new IPPs to the Zambian grid.

Technical assistance

Support to institutions, standardised documents and capacity building for sector stakeholders.

Get in touch

Contact and stay updated

Get in touch with the GET FiT Zambia implementation team, receive updates on programme developments or engage with GET FiT online.

Contact the Secretariat

For meetings, additional information or questions about the programme.

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Submit concerns or complaints

Submit concerns or complaints about the programme through the existing grievance reporting channel.

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