Stardust Solar Aligns Utility-Scale Project Development with Long-Term Sustainability Strategy

Executive Summary

• Stardust Solar announced an expanded sustainability strategy across Africa, integrating ecological restoration, carbon sequestration, community development, and responsible infrastructure into its renewable‑energy projects.
• The initiative supports the company’s 30 MW utility‑scale solar project in Zambia and aligns with long‑term growth and asset performance goals.
• Partnerships with Eden People + Planet will drive large‑scale conservation efforts, including a 185,000‑hectare restoration project in Zambia’s KAZA Trans‑Frontier Conservation Area and additional carbon projects in Tanzania and Kenya.

Key Details

• Expanded Sustainability Focus (2026): Moves beyond tree planting (51,463 trees planted since 2018) to include ecological restoration, carbon sequestration, community development, and responsible infrastructure deployment.
• Zambia 30 MW Solar Project: Renewable‑energy development will incorporate sustainable land use practices, biodiversity protection, and long‑term community impact measures.
• Partnership with Eden People + Planet: Collaborative framework for large‑scale, community‑led restoration initiatives across Africa.
• Musokotwane‑Nyawa Project (Zambia): Estimated 185,000 ha conservation and restoration effort within the KAZA Trans‑Frontier Conservation Area.
• Additional Projects:
• Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project – Tanzania.
• Olokeri Project – Kenya.
• CEO Quote (Mark Tadros): Emphasizes Zambia’s stable regulatory environment and the company’s commitment to delivering clean energy that supports local priorities while protecting ecosystems.
• Corporate Communications VP Quote (Erica Bearss): Highlights a circular‑economy approach where resources are regenerated, communities benefit, and solar assets generate value beyond their operational footprint.

Notable Quotes

“Zambia represents an important opportunity for Stardust Solar to demonstrate how renewable energy development can create lasting environmental and economic value.” – Mark Tadros, CEO

“Sustainability, for us, is about building durable value on multiple levels, environmental, social, and economic.” – Erica Bearss, VP Corporate Communications