DR Congo off grid solar array

Which countries are investing in off-grid solar plants in DRC?

A consortium comprising the U.K.’s Gridworks, Spain’s AEE Power and France’s Eranove will invest US$100M in the development of three off-grid solar plants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following the establishment of three, 22-year concession agreements with the Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity.

When will DR Congo's solar power plants be built?

The plants are to be built by the Moyi Power joint venture and are expected to be completed within 18 months after the start of construction. According to the latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency, DR Congo only had 20 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2020.

Will a $100 million solar project power Gemena & Bumba & Isiro?

An international consortium led by Powergrids plans to invest $100 million in three off-grid solar plants intended to power the cities of Gemena, Bumba, and Isiro, which are located in the country’s northern region and currently have no connection to the country’s power network.

How much power does DR Congo have?

According to the latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency, DR Congo only had 20 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2020. The country has one of the lowest levels of access to electricity in the world, with only 9% of the population being supplied with power. This percentage in rural areas drops to as far as 1%.