Recently, good news has come from the heart of Africa: the 120MW Mamba photovoltaic power station project in Zambia, for which Shandong Zhaori New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is supplying all flat single-axis solar trackers and providing core technical support, has officially entered the installation phase of its flat single-axis tracking system.
As the provider of the core technology for this project, Zhaori New Energy has dispatched a senior technical team to the construction site in Zambia to carry out one-on-one installation guidance and technical supervision, ensuring that this large-scale tracking system is precisely positioned under the African sun.
Precision Adaptation, Unlocking Africa’s High Solar Energy Potential
Zambia is located in south-central Africa, a typical low-latitude region with excellent direct solar radiation resources. Addressing this geographical characteristic, the project has fully adopted Zhaori New Energy’s self-developed ZRP flat single axis tracking system.
This system allows photovoltaic modules to rotate around a single axis like “sunflowers,” tracking the sun’s azimuth in real time. According to estimates, compared with traditional fixed mounts, the flat single axis solar tracker can increase power generation yield by 15%–20% in this region. Due to its simple structure, low steel consumption, and the lowest overall cost among various tracking systems, the flat single-axis solution is considered one of the most cost-effective choices for large-scale ground-mounted power plants in Africa.
Technology Going Global, Weifang Smart Manufacturing Demonstrates Strength
As the “home base” for this project, Shandong Zhaori New Energy has laid a solid foundation for its smooth progress by virtue of its strong manufacturing capabilities and strict quality control system.
The company’s factory in Weifang, Shandong Province, covers an area of 50,000 square meters and is equipped with advanced facilities such as CNC machine tools and automatic welding robots, achieving a monthly production capacity of 200MW. The complete set of flat single-axis trackers required for the Mamba project was manufactured and tested in strict accordance with the ISO quality management system, then shipped in batches from Shanghai Port and Tianjin Port, crossing the ocean to arrive safely at the Zambian construction site.
On-Site Empowerment, Technical Personnel Stationed for Guidance
The installation precision of large-scale tracking systems directly determines the long-term operational stability of a power plant. Considering the overseas construction team’s level of familiarity with new tracking technologies, Zhaori New Energy adheres to the service philosophy of “not only selling products but also delivering technology,” and has assembled an experienced engineering team to travel to Africa.
On site, Zhaori technicians are providing detailed technical briefings to the local construction crew, strictly controlling every step — from main beam elevation control to drive system concentricity debugging. This “hands-on” technical service not only accelerates the installation progress but also ensures the wind resistance stability and operational reliability of the tracking system over its 25-year lifespan.
Deepening Engagement with the Belt and Road, Lighting Up a Green Africa
The Mamba 120MW project is not only another important milestone for Zhaori New Energy in overseas markets but also a model of China-Africa green energy cooperation. Leveraging an R&D team with over 15 years of experience and more than 40 technical professionals, Zhaori New Energy’s products have obtained international certifications including TUV, CE, and IEC, and the company holds multiple invention patents in Europe, the United States, and China.
As the first column is anchored into the Zambian soil, rows of “steel sun-chasers” are about to rise across this “Copperbelt Country.” Slowly rotating to follow the sun’s trajectory, they will convert abundant solar energy into a continuous stream of clean electricity, injecting robust “China Power” into Zambia’s industrial development and residential electricity needs.
Post time: Jun-03-2026