Solar Storage Utility Scale

Cooma Solar Power Plant + BESS

60MWp solar power plant with 20MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Choma city, Zambia.

60MWp

Solar capacity

20MWh

Battery storage

Muzuma

Substation connection

Project Overview

The Cooma Solar Power Plant with integrated Battery Energy Storage System represents a significant advancement in Zambia's renewable energy infrastructure. Located 20 kilometers south of Choma city and adjacent to the ZESCO-owned Muzuma Substation, this project combines large-scale solar generation with modern energy storage technology.

Technical Specifications

  • 60MWp solar generation capacity
  • 20MWh battery storage system
  • Advanced grid integration
  • Smart energy management system
  • Substation connection infrastructure

Key Achievements

  • Integration of large-scale BESS
  • Strategic location near existing infrastructure
  • Enhanced grid stability
  • Improved energy dispatch capabilities

Project Details

Location

20km south of Choma city, Zambia

Services Provided

  • Development Services
  • Engineering Solutions
  • BESS Integration
  • Grid Connection Design