• DRC, Sun Africa sign deal to boost power capacity

• Program targets 4,000 MW via solar, hydro, storage mix

• Grid upgrades planned to support industrial development
  

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and U.S. developer Sun Africa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in late October 2025. The deal covers the “Energy for Prosperity” program, a major initiative designed to increase the country’s electricity supply.

The program seeks to add 4,000 megawatts (MW) of new generation capacity by combining solar, hydropower, and energy storage. It also includes upgrading high- and medium-voltage transmission lines to modernize the national grid and help drive industrial development, according to Mike Luntadila Koketua, president of MFS Group, Sun Africa’s local partner.

The planned capacity is significantly higher than the DRC’s current output. The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) estimated total installed capacity at 3,646.5 MW in 2024.

Key project details remain undisclosed, including the locations of the power plants, the construction schedule, and the financing model.

Miami-based Sun Africa specializes in large-scale renewable and off-grid electrification projects across Africa. Its portfolio includes projects ranging from 25.4 MW to 370 MW, mainly in Angola, with rural electrification plans in Nigeria and Namibia.

In August 2024, Sun Africa became a private-sector partner of the Power Africa initiative, which aims to add up to 6,500 MW of power and connect more than eight million homes and businesses across the continent.

Boaz Kabeya, Bankable