The Democratic Republic of Congo's rural electrification agency signed a commercial contract on April 21, 2026, with German company Off-Grid Europe to deploy solar photovoltaic mini-grids across the country.

According to a statement from the National Agency for Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification and Energy Services (ANSER), the agreement covers a €25 million project. The first phase includes the installation of 8.5 megawatt-peak capacity, expected to benefit 27,700 households across six localities.

ANSER said the deal represents a pilot phase of a broader program aimed at electrifying 27 agglomerations nationwide. The initiative is part of the national solar mini-grid program designed to accelerate access to electricity in rural and peri-urban areas.

At this stage, the agreement with Off-Grid Europe marks a key commercial step in the project, which will still require further technical and operational planning.

Based in Germany, Off-Grid Europe says it specializes in off-grid energy solutions. Founded in 2010, it designs, installs and maintains photovoltaic systems combined with battery storage for areas not connected to the national grid.

The company reports projects in Africa, including in Senegal, and operations in Nigeria, Cameroon and Guinea focused on autonomous energy systems.

With this agreement, ANSER continues its strategy of mobilizing technical and financial partners to expand rural electrification in a country where access to electricity remains limited outside major urban centers.

Ronsard Luabeya