Zambia and China’s Fanye Electric Forge Clean Energy Future

By Daily News Reporter 

In a landmark move to accelerate clean energy adoption and youth empowerment, the Zambian government has signed a transformative partnership with Jiangsu Fanye Power Energy Equipment Company Limited, a leading Chinese power equipment manufacturer.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Lusaka, marks a new chapter in Zambia’s energy development strategy. The agreement focuses on solar technology deployment, transformer manufacturing, and power grid upgrades—key components in Zambia’s push for reliable, affordable electricity.

At the heart of the partnership is a bold initiative to train young Zambians in advanced solar energy systems. Trainers from China will begin hands-on instruction at Lusaka’s National Heroes Stadium, introducing cost-effective, world-class solar technologies. The program will expand to other regions, equipping youth with the skills to tackle persistent power outages and contribute to the country’s green energy transition.

“This endeavor opens a new era of knowledge transfer,” said Nkandu

“It’s not just about infrastructure—it’s about investing in our people.”

The collaboration also reinforces Zambia’s six-decade-long diplomatic relationship with China. Officials hailed the partnership as a testament to the enduring warmth and strategic alignment between the two nations.

The initiative aligns with Zambia’s National Energy Compact and the continental Mission 300 campaign, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to clean energy by 2030. Complementing this effort, the Universal Energy Facility has awarded over $1.1 million to private developers for mini-grid projects in rural Zambia, further expanding energy access.

With the MoU now signed, Fanye Electric is set to demonstrate its solar technology in Zambia, signaling the start of a new era in sustainable development. As the country positions itself as a regional leader in clean energy, this partnership could serve as a model for other African nations seeking to combine infrastructure growth with human capital investment.

And the chairman of the Chinese Business Community Mr. Wu Ming in an interview stated that China and Zambia are good friends and it will last Forever.

He also urged the chinses business in Zambia to invest more in the country.