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ZESCO Limited is a Zambian national power utility that is owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Its mandate is to supply electricity and energy solutions within Zambia and the Sub Saharan region.
Pioneering innovative solutions to stay at the forefront of the evolving energy market.
Integrating renewable resources and efficient operations to power the future.
Our trained professionals possess the essential expertise and knowledge, driving enhanced efficiency and a commitment to excellence.
We uphold fairness, accountability, and truthfulness in our actions. We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner.
At the heart of our business, we prioritize exceptional support, recognizing it as fundamental to success, fostering trust, and nurturing loyalty.
ZESCO’s operations cut across the electricity value chain being generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. The Corporation owns and operates a number of hydropower stations with a combined power generating capacity of more than 2900 Megawatts.
The ZESCO Power Generation Directorate is responsible for overseeing and managing the generation of electricity within the organization. This crucial department focuses on the efficient production of power through various sources, such as hydroelectric.
ZESCO operates as a vertically integrated business with a Transmission, Operations & Trade (TOT) Directorate overseeing transmission assets and functioning as a system operator for the Interconnected Power System (IPS).
Distribution and Customer Services (D&CS) directorate is at the tail end of ZESCO’s vertically integrated value chain and spanning over 56,000kms countrywide. D&CS oversees the efficient distribution of power to various regions.
The Planning and Projects Directorate at ZESCO is tasked with spearheading the planning, development, and replacement of crucial infrastructure, ensuring that the necessary upgrades are strategically implemented for efficient operations.
The corporate leadership team, seasoned with diverse expertise, steers the company towards innovation and sustainable growth.
Recent News
ZESCO is set to install diesel generators at markets, healthcare facilities, and selected schools to ensure continuous power supply amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Read MoreZESCO Limited on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 announced the launch of the Net Metering Program, which kicked off on Thursday 1 August 2024. This is in line with The Electricity (Net Metering)
ZESCO Limited applied to the Energy Regulation Board for an emergency tariff adjustment to address the increasing costs of sourcing replacement power amid a worsening drought that has severely impacted hydropower generation.
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