DR Congo’s national rural and peri-urban electrification agency, ANSER, said on Tuesday it had signed a commercial agreement with British firm Propav Infrastructure Limited to develop two solar power plants in Lualaba province.

The projects include a 55.4 MWp solar plant in Kyamasumba and a 65.2 MWp facility in Kapanga, referring to peak output under standard conditions.

The agreement marks the start of the project development phase, including financial structuring and technical studies ahead of construction. The planned financing relies on a British export credit mechanism, with expected support from UK financial institutions.

The project also includes local content provisions, knowledge transfer and training for ANSER staff and local stakeholders.

Propav Infrastructure Limited, registered in the United Kingdom in November 2021, operates in engineering, construction and infrastructure project development, according to public records.

The partnership is part of ANSER’s strategy to expand off-grid and peri-urban electrification as the Democratic Republic of Congo seeks to increase electricity access in underserved areas. Construction will depend on completing technical studies, securing financing and finalizing operational agreements.

Boaz Kabeya