$15mn solar project to power DR Congo’s key mining sites

• $15mn solar project targets power shortages in key mining basin
• Governance, skills and land risks cloud replication prospects

KINSHASA, CONGO – A $15mn photovoltaic solar project is under development to power one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s main mining basins, marking a significant shift toward cleaner and more reliable energy.

The mining sector, a pillar of the Congolese economy and a major global supplier of critical minerals, has long struggled with unreliable electricity supply. Developers say the new project could reduce outages, cut operating costs and improve environmental performance, but analysts warn that deep structural challenges remain.