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KOLWEZI – SOLWEZI interconnector in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Overview

This flagship project consists in the construction of a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) 330kV transmission line of about 148kms. It contributes to enhancing the stability of both the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited and National Electricity Company networks, especially in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Climate and Energy

Type of initiative

Regional

Geographical focus

Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries

Zambia; Democratic Republic of the Congo

Team Europe members involved

European Commission

Initiative ID

IDI138-4

Milestones

  • Signature of Contribution agreement with the AfDB

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

  • INTPA-A2atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (INTPA-A2[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
  • INTPA-A4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (INTPA-A4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
  • INTPA-A5atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (INTPA-A5[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)