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The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority of the Democratic Republic of Congo approved a solar project by CrossBoundary Energy to power the Kamoa mine in Lualaba province. The project, approved in early January 2026, consists of a 222 MWp solar plant and a 123 MVA battery storage system, designed to generate 300,000 MWh per year with an expected 30 MW of dispatchable renewable energy.

A power purchase agreement was signed between Kamoa Copper S.A. and CrossBoundary Energy in April 2025. The initiative aims to provide a stable power supply while aligning with sustainability goals amidst a national grid with only 22% electricity access.