On December 6, the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics, alongside the United Nations Development Program, conducted a workshop to review the project framework, financing options and feasibility.

With rural areas heavily reliant on costly and unsustainable diesel systems, this project aims to improve energy access, reduce disparities and support the country's energy transition. Access to electricity in Congo remains a critical challenge, with electrification rates at 49% in urban areas and just 12% in rural regions.

The project aims to bridge this gap by improving energy access in remote areas and facilitating local economic growth through energy-driven services such as healthcare, digital technologies and agricultural productivity.

"Affordable and sustainable energy access is crucial for socioeconomic development," emphasized Bruno Nianga, Ministerial Advisor for Energy Programs.