Soleos, Melci Launch 200MW Solar Project

October 20, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Key Figures & Findings: Soleos Energy, is a company specializing in solar energy solutions and various aspects of solar project development, including engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), financing, insurance, and operations and maintenance (O&M) in partnership with Melci Holdings, a South African investment firm focused on renewable energy and infrastructure projects. has announced a $200 million solar photovoltaic project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This solar initiative, which is to be located in the Kipushi territory of Haut-Katanga, aims to provide clean, sustainable energy to over one million people in the region. Soleos Energy’s CEO, Dhaval Jiyani, highlighted the project’s importance in addressing the region's energy demand and its potential to support local economic growth through job creation and environmental benefits.


Statistics & Insights: The plant will reduce 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and aims to create over 2,000 jobs during construction, with more than 500 permanent positions once operational. The project operates under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL).

Future Implications: The successful execution of this solar project could pave the way for Soleos Energy to expand its efforts,  with a target of deploying 1GW in solar capacity.. The project's completion is expected by late 2025, marking a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape.