LHPC builds solar plant to meet Jubilee Zambia’s power requirements
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) is building a 20MW solar plant and plans to use its portfolio of renewable power sources to meet Jubilee Zambia’s power requirements. The agreement highlights Jubilee’s dedication to sustainable energy practices. The power will be supplied from an integrated solar power and hydro-storage facility which is expected to be brought into operation over the coming 12 months. Under the agreement all of the current power needs of both Sable and Roan will be supplied via the LHPC agreement.
Stable power supply to Zambian operations commenced after successfully implementing the LHPC agreement on 18 September 2024. LHPC is an established independent power producer in Zambia that owns and operates two hydropower plants in the central province. LHPC is a member of the Southern Africa Power Pool and an active power trader in the regional market.
The Zambian Copper strategy is centred around an initial processing capacity target of 25 000 tonnes of copper per year, supported by two key operational sites: the integrated Sable Refinery (Sable) and the upgraded Roan Concentrator (Roan). The Company aims to fully utilise this capacity by bringing its secured copper resources into production through open-pit mining operations and the reprocessing of surface waste.
A crucial factor for successfully executing the Copper Strategy was securing a stable power supply, a significant challenge in Zambia. The Company has announced that its recently signed power purchase agreement with LHPC which has been implemented, with uninterrupted power being delivered to Jubilee’s operations as of last week covering all of its processing plants’ power requirements with 100% renewable power.
