DRC, Green World, Kamoa Ink Solar Deal

Key Figures & Findings: Green World Energie SARL (GW), a subsidiary of SDCC and Huawei partner that operates across Africa, focusing on industrial solar and storage systems, with a strong footprint in mining, has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Kamoa Copper S.A. to supply 30 MW of renewable baseload power to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mining Complex in Lualaba, DRC. The agreement launches one of Africa’s largest integrated solar-plus-storage projects for the mining industry, featuring a 186 MWp solar PV plant and a 581 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project aims to support Kamoa’s shift away from diesel-based generation and advance the DRC’s industrial decarbonization goals.

Statistics & Insights: The plant, scheduled for commissioning in 2026, will produce approximately 300,000 MWh of clean energy annually, cutting CO₂ emissions by 240,000 tonnes and reducing diesel reliance at the mine site. The system guarantees a firm, dispatchable renewable power to sustain 24/7 mining operations.

Future Implications: From 2026, the hybrid solar-plus-storage system could redefine baseload energy delivery for industrial operations in Africa, setting a model for sustainable mining power. Its deployment is expected to drive deeper decarbonization and boost investor interest in integrated renewable-energy infrastructure across resource-rich economies.

Source: LinkedIn