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Soleos Energy, in collaboration with Melci Holdings, has announced the development of a 200MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, valued at $200 million, is expected to significantly boost the region’s renewable energy capacity, providing cle Contact online >>
Soleos Energy, in collaboration with Melci Holdings, has announced the development of a 200MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, valued at $200 million, is expected to significantly boost the region’s renewable energy capacity, providing clean electricity to over a million people and supporting the country''s environmental and economic growth.
The solar power plant will be located in Fipango village, within the Kipushi territory in Haut-Katanga province. The project is projected to generate approximately 350 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
"We are excited to collaborate with Melci Holdings on this transformative project, which will provide much-needed renewable energy infrastructure in the DRC," said Dhaval Jiyani, CEO of Soleos Energy. "This initiative will address the region’s growing energy demand while delivering social and environmental benefits, including job creation and community development."
Melci Holdings'' Director, Prof. Madiba, emphasized the project''s impact on the DRC''s energy landscape: "This project represents a turning point in the energy landscape of the DRC. By harnessing solar energy at this scale, we will be able to meet the critical energy demands of the region and pave the way for sustainable growth."
The solar project will be executed under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the national utility, Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL), ensuring long-term energy stability for the DRC and solid returns for investors.
According to Jason Temasfieldt, CFO of Soleos Energy, the partnership with Melci Holdings strengthens Soleos’ ability to deliver large-scale solar infrastructure. "This is not just about energy—it''s about creating economic opportunities and sustainable development for local communities," he added, noting that the company aims to execute up to 1GW of solar projects in the DRC.
The project is expected to create over 2,000 jobs during construction and more than 500 permanent jobs during operation. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for October 19, 2024, with completion expected by late 2025.
Canada-based renewables firm SkyPower has signed a joint development agreement with financial institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to develop a 200MW solar project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The project represents the first phase of a 1GW power purchase agreement (PPA) signed between SkyPower and the DRC''s state-owned utility Société Nationale d''Electricité (SNEL). Construction will begin by 2025.
"Partnering with SkyPower is well aligned with our mission to advance energy access on the continent through renewable energy. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute significantly to rapid industrialisation, local job creation, sustainable economic growth and a pragmatic transition to net zero in DRC and Africa as a whole,” said Amadou Wadda, senior director of project development and technical solutions at AFC.
Elsewhere in the DRC, last month solar PV plants were installed in two gold mines. According to Mark Bristow, president and chief executive of Canadian mining company Barrick Gold Corporation (which owns the mines), after the commissioning of a 16MW solar PV plant coupled with battery energy storage systems (BESS), it is expected that the mine''s overall renewable electricity supply will increase from 81% to 90%. Construction of the solar PV plant will commence in the first quarter of 2024. Both the solar PV plant and BESS will be operational in 2025.
Additionally, DRC energy company Nuru has secured US$40 million for the construction of a 13.7 MWp project.
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Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, November 25, 2021 – To scale up clean energy production capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, IFC, Globeleq, CIGenCo, Greenshare Energy, Greenshare Congo, Volt Renewables, and Nzuri Energy have partnered to develop a large-scale solar power production plant in the country.
The independent power producer (IPP) will be based in Kolwezi, south-eastern DRC, and will produce a planned 100 MWac of solar photovoltaic (PV) power, which will be sold to the national utility and support mining operations and economic activity in the region.
The project underscores IFC’s commitment to early-stage, innovative energy projects and the government of DRC’s efforts to increase and diversify its electricity output. According to World Bank data, only about 19 percent of DRC’s population had access to electricity in 2019.
The project was originally developed by CIGenCo, Greenshare Energy, Greenshare Congo, Volt Renewables, and Nzuri Energy. IFC and Globeleq (as lead developer) have come on board to drive the project forward and help it reach completion.
To support the project’s development costs, IFC is providing up to $900,000 through its Collaborations and Co-development Financing Program and up to a further $900,000 from the Finland-IFC Blended Finance for Climate Program.
“We are excited to partner with IFC on this project and build upon the solid work of the original developers. The use of renewables will reduce emissions and decrease the cost of electricity in the region. Applying Globeleq’s experience in delivering renewable energy projects, we look forward to contributing to DRC’s economic development and supporting its clean energy transition,” said Jonathan Hoffman, Globeleq’s Chief Development Officer.
“Today, I am extremely proud and excited to be bringing seasoned international investors, IFC and Globeleq, to the DRC. The DRC urgently needs investment in its power sector to meet its increasing industrial demand and production deficit. Together with IFC and Globeleq, we will build a landmark power plant for the DRC that will catalyze its nascent independent renewable energy industry,” said Greenshare Congo DRC representative, Dr. Adolphe Ngoyi Kitengie.
“Ramping up energy production capacity in the DRC is essential to increasing economic growth and improving living standards in the country. IFC is proud to provide early-stage growth capital to this ground-breaking project, which will deliver clean and competitive power in a region where it is currently in limited supply,” said Sylvain Kakou, IFC Country Manager for Central Africa.
Construction of the solar plant is expected to begin in 2023 and should be completed within 12 months. Once complete, it will be among the largest solar PV projects in the DRC.
A consortium led by Gridworks and including Eranove and AEE Power, has signed three concession agreements today with the Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreements will see the consortium develop, build and operate three large scale, solar-hybrid, off grid utilities. The infrastructure will transform the lives and livelihoods of half a million people by providing power to three cities, Gemena, Bumba and Isiro in the north of the country. The three cities currently have no grid connection, and struggle to access reliable, affordable and clean power.
The consortium was selected as the winning bidder for the Essor Access to Energy (A2E) Initiative ("Essor Project") after an international tender process run by the Project Coordination and Management Unit (UCM) of the Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity with support and funding from the UK government.
The 22-year concession agreements were signed in Kinshasa by Gridworks'' CEO, Simon Hodson, on behalf of the consortium, and the Congolese Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, M. Mwenze Mukaleng; in the presence of the Governors of the three provinces, the UK''s Ambassador to the DRC, Emily Maltman; representatives of UCM; and other key Congolese energy stakeholders.
The governments of the UK and DRC have been key partners in the development of the Essor Project. Essor aims to encourage business growth, job creation, and improvements in health and education by building solar powered infrastructure to supply reliable and affordable electricity
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