GreenCo, Kiyona and ZESCO Launch Rooftop Solar Model to Expand Clean Energy Access in Zambia
GreenCo has partnered with Kiyona Energy Limited (KEL) and ZESCO to introduce a pioneering rooftop and microgeneration solar model aimed at expanding access to clean power for Zambian homes and businesses.
The announcement was made at the Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit, themed “Mines and Energy: How Stakeholders Have Fast-Tracked Private Sector Projects to Become Africa’s Top Investment Destination.”
The initiative comes as Zambia grapples with energy shortages affecting households, small businesses, and industries. By combining the expertise of the public sector with private sector innovation, the model aims to accelerate the deployment of clean power while empowering local developers and communities.
The partnership will allow GreenCo to offtake aggregated power from Kiyona’s rooftop and microgeneration independent power producer (IPP) portfolio, de-risking projects, improving liquidity, and supporting bankability where traditional financing has been a challenge. This initiative ensures that renewable projects are designed, developed, and implemented locally to benefit Zambian communities directly.
GreenCo Managing Director said: “This partnership is a true public–private win–win. By working together, we can move faster, empower more Zambian developers, and bring reliable clean power to more people. GreenCo is proud to support a solution that is designed in Zambia, built by Zambians, and powering Zambia’s future.”
Kiyona Energy Limited added: “This partnership accelerates our mission to deliver practical, community-level solutions, from rooftop solar to microgeneration plants, that respond directly to rising demand and climate-induced power shortages.”
ZESCO emphasised the importance of collaboration: “Partnerships like this deliver immediate relief to citizens and businesses while supporting long-term sector reforms. By combining public institutions with private innovation, we can deliver clean energy faster, strengthen grid resilience, and ensure every Zambian benefits from the country’s renewable energy potential.”
This rooftop solar model complements Zambia’s progressive regulatory environment and reflects the shared commitment of GreenCo, Kiyona, and ZESCO to drive a more inclusive and resilient energy system, while accelerating the country’s energy transition.
