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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Launches Zambia’s First Green Bond for Solar Energy

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  • Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation issues the country’s first greenbond to raise $200 million for solar energy projects.
  •  The bond is part of a broader initiative to diversify Zambia’s electricity mixand promote renewable energy development.

In a bold stride towards a sustainable future, Zambia has entered the green energy market with the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) issuing the nation’s first-ever green bond. Managed by CEC Renewables, this financial instrument is set to channel $200 million into photovoltaic solar energyventures, marking a significant leap in Zambia’s embrace of renewable sources.

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