DRC NRJ7 Energy Conference in Kolwezi
Country Introduction
The Republic Democratic of Congo is located in central Africa, straddling Ecuador, sharing 9000km of borders with nine countries. The population of Congo is young and growing very quickly. It is the second largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa after Algeria, with 2.3 million km2 of surface. It’s largest production area is the Kolwezi, located in the center of mining industry, the Copper Belt.
It’s a country rich in natural resources and is known as the world’s raw material warehouse.
Minerals ressources of RD of Congo
It is the world’s leading producer and stockpile of cobalt.
- 1st copper producer in Africa, and second producer in the world.
- 95% of exports are mainly copper and cobalt.
- They produce cobalt, coal, copper, gold,lead-zinc and even oil.
The country is known as the «geological miracle» and produces all the stratum metals for NEW ENERGY.
Energy sector and Potential
The energy sector in the DRC is characterized by a very significant shortage that is holding back the environment.
- The Congo sunshine band is very high: average irradiation of 3.5 to 5.5Kwh m2 and up to 6.75Kwh/ m2.
- The congo river is the second largest river in the world, providing an energy potential estimated at 100 000MW.
The potential in Solar energy and Hydroelectricity are both enormous, but under exploited. Less than 20% of the population has access to electricity. And in case of power failure or lack, their only current solution is the generator, being also expensive.
Congo Ambassador Visit to Solar Energy Company in South China
His Excellency the ambassador of Congo made a visit to southern China with us to visit some factories specialized in solar kit and solar batteries. We have a project to open a purchasing center between our company and the largest chamber of commerce Federation Entreprises du Congo (FEC).
DRC NJR 7 Energy Conference
The biggest solar energy event in D. R. Congo in May 2024
We will take advantage of the energy event NRJ7, that will occur from the 9th to 11th of May to meet key players including government agencies and mining companies: and make a delegation to present your Chinese factory and your products to the key sectors of Congo.
VIP participants and program
- Kipay: Main organizer and developer of a very largest Solar Power Plant in Fungurume
- Eric Monga: Founder of Kipay and Vice president of the FEC (Federation of Companies of the Congo) and President of the Energy commission in the FEC.
- Minister of Energy
- Governor of Lualaba province Her Excellence Mrs Mimi Masuka (Kolwezi is the capital of Lualaba province)
- SNEL (National State owned electricity production and distribution company).
- Gécamines: National State owned Congo Mining Company which is minority shareholder in most mining companies in the Copper belt.
A visit to two key locations will also be planned
- New solar power plant: Lumbwe: designed and operated by Congolese with innovative technology.
2. New Busanga hydroelectric power station-The largest double-vault dam in Africa: developed by the Sino-Congolese consortium partnership with Gécamines.
