StarTimes,ZNBC to invest in solar farm project

By Wilson Mulinda

StarTimes Company of China is set to partner with ZNBC in a solar farm project to power up ZNBC transmitters 24/7 by June 2025.

StarTimes Chairman XINXING PANG says his company is ready to ensure that the transmitters through the network are constantly powered to ensure continued universal access to information by citizens.

Speaking when he called on the ZNBC Board and Management, Mr. XINXING said Zambia has got good sunlight and enough water sources which should be an advantage in having uninterrupted power supply.

Meanwhile, ZNBC Board Chairperson, JOSEPH KAZHILA said the project will benefit residents in the localities where TopStar and ZNBC have transmitters as they will be able to tap electricity, while other local television stations will also benefit.

Bishop KAZHILA said once completed, the project will also benefit ZESCO limited to tap excess electricity into the national grid through net metering.