Husk Power Expands to DRC with Solar

January 27, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Key Figures & Findings: Husk Power a renewable energy company specializing in providing clean energy solutions to off-grid and weak-grid rural communities primarily in East Africa, West Africa, and South Asia, has secured $500,000 from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative to kickstart its solar operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This funding will enable Husk to establish a corporate presence, navigate regulatory approvals, and launch its first solar mini-grids in the country. As part of Husk’s ambitious Africa Sunshot initiative, the expansion aims to contribute to the installation of 2,500 mini-grids across Africa by 2030.

Statistics & Insights: With 80 million people off-grid, Acumen’s $250 million H2R initiative seeks to electrify 72 million Africans by advancing solar energy in underserved regions. Husk’s entry into the DRC is a pivotal step toward that goal.

Future Implications:  Husk’s entry into the DRC could unlock transformative economic and social benefits for rural communities, creating a model for decentralized energy solutions in Africa’s hardest-to-reach markets