The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) issued on October 24, 2025, a compliant opinion to Sattel International for obtaining an independent power generation license for a 6 MWc solar photovoltaic plant with storage in the territory of Luozi, in Kongo Central province.

According to the company, this infrastructure will supply electricity to more than 7,500 households, reduce CO₂ emissions by over 23,000 tons a year, and stimulate local economic activity. The project also aims to improve access to education and health services in the region. However, it is uncertain whether the initial schedule, which expected the plant to be commissioned before the end of 2025, can be met.

Specialized in sustainable electrification and hybrid solar solutions for more than 25 years, Sattel International, through its subsidiary Sattel Energy, designs, finances, installs, and operates energy solutions adapted to the needs of financial institutions, companies, public administrations, and rural communities.

Its business model combines energy leasing, direct sales, and operation and maintenance services, supported by an energy management system (EMS) that allows real-time monitoring and optimized consumption.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company says it has completed around thirty projects totaling 7.5 MWc installed. Its main achievements include solar electrification for banks — notably Equity BCDC in Kinshasa and several provinces — high-end private residences (in Gombe, Mont-Fleury, Binza, and Kintambo), as well as agricultural, industrial, and public lighting sites in Boende. Present in the DRC and the Republic of Congo, Sattel International plans to expand its activities to three more African countries by 2026.