Zambia’s Solar & Storage Sector Gathers Momentum as Solar & Storage Zambia 2026 Convenes This May in Lusaka

As Zambia accelerates its shift beyond hydropower dependence and strengthens its energy mix through solar and storage, the market is entering a critical phase of execution. With growing demand from mining, commercial and industrial sectors, alongside increasing focus on grid resilience, “solar plus storage” is emerging as a central solution for energy security.

3rd Edition to Bring Together Key Energy Stakeholders – May 27, 2026, Lusaka

The Solar & Storage Zambia 2026 conference and exhibition (3rd edition), supported by the Ministry of Energy Zambia as Government Partner, will take place on May 27, 2026 in Lusaka. The event is designed to address a key industry question: How can Zambia scale solar and storage deployment while ensuring financing viability, grid integration, and long‑term sustainability?

Three Focused Panel Discussions

Panel 1: Decentralised Solar & Storage for Industrial Growth
Unlocking C&I and rooftop markets in Zambia, with focus on grid integration challenges, policy evolution, project execution learnings, and the role of private sector collaboration.

Panel 2: Financing Zambia’s Solar & Storage Future
Exploring investment models, green finance instruments, PPPs, regulatory improvements, and strategies to unlock scalable and bankable solar and storage projects.

Panel 3: Community‑Centric Solar and Storage
Enabling rural electrification and off‑grid access through mini‑grids, distributed systems, innovative financing, and local entrepreneurship.

Advisory Board Members

• Ms. Museta Daka Mbulwe, Renewable Energy Officer, Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy

• Ms. Zivah Waniwa, Executive Director, MBHE African Power

Featured Speakers

• Mr. Museta Daka Mbulwe, Acting Senior Energy Officer, Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy

• Mr. Agnelli Kafuwe, Senior Energy Officer, Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy

• Mr. Lase Mwachisakulo, Chief Executive Officer, Slagean Energy Ltd

• Mr. Venansio Phiri, Chief Financial Officer, Itezhi Tezhi Power Corporation Limited

• Mr. Gary Gilligham, Managing Director, GoodWe (Get Off Grid)

• Mr. Gift Nalubamba, Managing Director & CEO, G N Renewable Power Ltd

• Mr. Brandon Lisulo Imataa, Managing Director, 7YRDS Energy

• Mr. Luyanga Mufungulwa, Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, First National Bank Zambia Limited

• Mr. Emmanuel Chilufya, Head of Operations Zambia, ARC Power

• Mr. Kasaya Siwale, Head of Sales for Zambia, Ignite Access Zambia

As Zambia positions itself as an emerging renewable energy investment destination in Southern Africa, Solar & Storage Zambia 2026 will provide a focused platform for policymakers, utilities, developers, and investors to advance the country’s energy transition.