The renewable energy project at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached approximately 70% completion as of February 2026, marking a significant milestone in one of Africa’s largest mining decarbonisation initiatives.
Developed in partnership with CrossBoundary Energy and GREEN WORLD ENERGIE SARL, the project remains on schedule, with commercial operations expected to commence in Q2 2026.
The system is designed to supply 60 MW of continuous renewable baseload power to support the mining complex’s expanding operations. The infrastructure is divided across two primary sites and comprises 433 MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity combined with a 1107 MWh battery energy storage system.
Under the ownership model, the facilities are financed, owned, and operated by CrossBoundary Energy and Green World Energie, while Kamoa Copper serves as the sole off taker of the electricity generated.
Construction has advanced steadily, with both sites progressing in line with the planned schedule. Initial shipments of long lead equipment, including battery energy storage units, inverters, and mounting structures, have been delivered and offloaded on site.
In a further boost to project delivery, the national energy regulator, Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l’Électricité, has issued rulings covering independent power generation and electricity sales. This regulatory clearance paves the way for the necessary generation and commercialisation licences.
Strategically, the integration of large scale solar PV and battery storage is central to strengthening energy security at the mining complex. The installation will reduce reliance on diesel generation and mitigate risks associated with grid instability, ensuring a stable and dedicated power supply.
The renewable baseload facility will also underpin the ramp up of the on-site direct to blister copper smelter, currently the largest in Africa, which cast its first batch of anodes in December 2025.
From an environmental perspective, the project is expected to offset approximately 78,750 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually while producing around 300,000 MWh of clean electricity each year.
Looking ahead, the partners intend to expand on site solar generation capacity over time, with a long term target of increasing renewable baseload supply to as much as 120 MW, further reinforcing the complex’s transition toward low carbon energy.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
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