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ENGIE Energy Access has reportedly unveiled plans to scale up to 71 solar mini grids in Zambia by 2027, as part of its mission to eradicate energy poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The company, already operating in nine African markets, claimed to have installed over 45 megawatts of clean power since 2021—cutting 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions—and currently runs 59 mini grids that showcase the promise of decentralized renewable energy.
Last week, ENGIE hosted an event in Lusaka that brought together government, private sector, and development partners to advance energy access.
The event marked its alignment with Mission 300, a global initiative to connect 300 million Africans to affordable, reliable electricity by 2030. ENGIE aims to impact 30 million lives over the same period.
The event followed a field visit on September 11 in Petauke, Eastern Province, where stakeholders toured ENGIE’s transformative solar mini grid operations.
“Through initiatives like Mission 300 and partners such as the Rockefeller Foundation and SE4All, we can ensure energy access becomes a universal right that unlocks Africa’s full potential,” an ENGIE Energy Access representative said.
Country Director, Helen Zulu, highlighted the company’s gender inclusion efforts, noting that 52 percent of ENGIE’s leadership in Zambia is female: “Our diversity drives innovation in the energy sector.”
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