• The Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity regulator has approved Sattel International’s license to build a 6 MW solar power plant with storage in Kongo-Central.

• The facility will supply power to over 7,500 households and cut more than 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

• Sattel, active for over 25 years, plans to expand operations to three more African countries by 2026.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Electricity Regulation Authority (ARE) granted on October 24, 2025, a production license to Sattel International for a 6-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with storage in Luozi, Kongo-Central province. The license allows the company to operate as an independent power producer (IPP).

According to Sattel, the plant will power over 7,500 households, cut annual carbon emissions by more than 23,000 tonnes, and boost local economic activity. The company said the project would also support access to education and healthcare services in the region. However, it remains uncertain whether the initial commissioning deadline—set for the end of 2025—will be met.

Sattel International has specialized in sustainable electrification and hybrid solar solutions for more than 25 years. Through its subsidiary Sattel Energy, the company designs, finances, installs, and operates tailored energy systems for banks, businesses, public institutions, and rural communities.

Its business model combines energy leasing, direct sales, and operation and maintenance services. The company also deploys an Energy Management System (EMS) to monitor and optimize power consumption in real time.

In the DRC, Sattel has completed around 30 projects totaling 7.5 MW of installed capacity. Its portfolio includes solar electrification for Equity BCDC bank branches in Kinshasa and several provinces, as well as for high-end residences in Gombe, Mont-Fleury, Binza, and Kintambo. The firm has also equipped agricultural, industrial, and public lighting sites in Boende.

Currently active in both the DRC and the Republic of Congo, Sattel plans to expand its operations into three additional African countries by 2026 as part of its regional growth strategy.

This article was initially published in French by Ronsard Luabeya (Bankable)

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum