Navitas Solar Enters Zambia EPC Market as Indians Eye Africa

17 Jul 2026 CW Team

Navitas Solar will undertake design, procurement and on-site construction for the grid-connected installation, using local contractors for civil and balance of system works. The company has framed the contract as an entry point into the engineering procurement and construction, or EPC, segment for international projects. Project logistics will involve coordination with Zambian authorities and regional suppliers to meet delivery timelines.

Industry participants describe Africa as a growing market for solar developers from India, citing demand for reliable power and infrastructure investment needs. Firms from Gujarat and other states are applying established skills in project engineering, system integration and operations to opportunities across sub-Saharan markets. The shift also reflects competitive module pricing and experience in deploying large-scale arrangements under tight schedules.

Companies entering African markets confront logistical, regulatory and financing challenges that require local partnerships and detailed risk assessments. Several developers are structuring deals with regional banks and developers to secure licences, grid connections and operations support. Indian firms report that establishing supply chains and adhering to local content rules are central to project success.

Navitas Solar has positioned itself to pursue further EPC roles in the region and to leverage its experience in solar installation and project management. The firm will coordinate with partners to expand its footprint while complying with host-country requirements and financing terms. Observers note that sustained activity from Indian vendors will influence competitive dynamics in African renewable markets.

Gujarat-based Navitas Solar has entered the engineering, procurement and construction market with a solar project in Zambia, signalling a broader shift by Indian solar companies towards African opportunities. The move follows a pattern of developers seeking projects outside domestic markets as competition intensifies at home. The Zambia assignment represents Navitas Solar's push into end-to-end project delivery in overseas markets. Navitas Solar will undertake design, procurement and on-site construction for the grid-connected installation, using local contractors for civil and balance of system works. The company has framed the contract as an entry point into the engineering procurement and construction, or EPC, segment for international projects. Project logistics will involve coordination with Zambian authorities and regional suppliers to meet delivery timelines. Industry participants describe Africa as a growing market for solar developers from India, citing demand for reliable power and infrastructure investment needs. Firms from Gujarat and other states are applying established skills in project engineering, system integration and operations to opportunities across sub-Saharan markets. The shift also reflects competitive module pricing and experience in deploying large-scale arrangements under tight schedules. Companies entering African markets confront logistical, regulatory and financing challenges that require local partnerships and detailed risk assessments. Several developers are structuring deals with regional banks and developers to secure licences, grid connections and operations support. Indian firms report that establishing supply chains and adhering to local content rules are central to project success. Navitas Solar has positioned itself to pursue further EPC roles in the region and to leverage its experience in solar installation and project management. The firm will coordinate with partners to expand its footprint while complying with host-country requirements and financing terms. Observers note that sustained activity from Indian vendors will influence competitive dynamics in African renewable markets.

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