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DRC Approves 222 MW Solar Project for Kamoa Copper Mine

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The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority of the DRC approved a solar project by CrossBoundary Energy to supply power to the Kamoa mine. The project includes a 222 MWp solar plant with a 123 MVA battery storage system, expected to generate 300,000 MWh annually while reducing CO₂ emissions by 78,750 tons.

Kamoa Copper S.A. and CrossBoundary Energy signed a power purchase agreement in April 2025. The project aims to enhance electricity access in a region with only 22% access as of 2023.

DRC Approves 222 MW Solar Project for Kamoa Copper Mine
Feb 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

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