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Solar surges in DR Congo as miners demand power

7 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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7 September 2026

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

DR Congo is experiencing a rapid increase in solar power adoption driven by mining companies seeking stable and cost-effective energy alternatives. The Kamoa Copper mine’s 233 MW solar-plus-battery installation demonstrates that solar can provide continuous baseload power for heavy industry, with multiple similar projects underway.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now build solar-plus-battery power plants for heavy industry in DR Congo with proven continuous output. Mines that rely on diesel face pressure to switch to solar quickly or see their costs soar.

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