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Stardust Solar Advances Global Expansion Strategy Through Government and Utility Alignment in Zambia
Vancouver, British Columbia and Lusaka, Zambia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - Stardust S...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Stardust Solar Advances Global Expansion Strategy Through Government and Utility Alignment in ZambiaVancouver, British Columbia and Lusaka, Zambia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) (OTCQB: SUNXF) (FSE: 6330) (\"Stardust Solar\" or the \"Company\") continues to advance its international utility-scale solar strategy through a series of diplomatic, government, and national utility engagements in Zambia. These activities mark continued progress toward the next phase of project planning, regulatory alignment, and long-term development as the Company expands its global renewable energy platform.Represented on the ground by Chief Operating Officer Eamonn McHugh, the Company engaged directly with senior government officials, national utility leadership, and key stakeholders to support the advancement of its proposed solar developments. These discussions reinforce Zambia's strong commitment to expanding energy infrastructure and partnering with private sector investors to meet growing national demand.Meetings with senior representatives from the Ministry of Energy and national leadership reinforced Zambia's clear commitment to enabling energy investment and accelerating project development. Discussions highlighted the government's supportive regulatory environment, willingness to facilitate project approvals, and recognition of the important role private investment will play in expanding electricity capacity.From our meeting with Zambia's Her Honour, the Vice President Mutale Nalumango:\"You are most welcome to Zambia. The energy market is huge, especially for what you are doing. From our perspective, solar and clean energy are the way to go. For us to industrialize, we will need energy, particularly for mining, which depends on reliable power. With our growing population, demand for energy will only continue to rise. We are also very integrated energy-wise with our neighboring countries, so the market is huge. The opportunity here is significant, and your work will play an important role in powering Zambia's future growth.\"Zambia presents a compelling renewable energy market, supported by strong solar resources, rising industrial power demand, and a population exceeding 20 million. The country's openness to foreign investment and focus on energy security create strong long-term growth opport...