Kamoa Copper Solar/BESS Baseload Facility

CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) is currently constructing one of Africa’s most innovative renewable energy solutions: a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to provide dispatchable baseload power for Kamoa Copper S.A.’s mining complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Kamoa-Kakula solar/BESS baseload energy facility is notable because:

• The project will integrate a 233 MWp solar PV facility with a 526 MWh battery energy storage system, ensuring a 30 MW guaranteed baseload supply with 95% annual availability—a first-of-its-kind achievement for solar and storage in sub-Saharan Africa
• This solution addresses the mine’s need for reliable, low-carbon energy by reducing dependence on diesel generators and mitigating grid reliability challenges. It is expected to offset approximately 78,750 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually and produce ~300,000 MWh of clean energy per year, supporting Kamoa Copper’s net-zero commitments
• By leveraging declining costs of solar and battery technologies, the project demonstrates that renewable baseload power can now compete with—and outperform—traditional fossil fuel generation in heavy industry. This marks a significant step toward sustainable mining and energy security in the region
• The Kamoa-Kakula mining complex is among the world’s largest and lowest-carbon copper producers. Reliable renewable energy will enable continued expansion while reinforcing DRC’s position as a leader in responsible resource development

The project was announced in Q2 2025. When signed, it was one of the largest commercial and industrial solar PV/BESS projects in Africa. The project is currently under construction, and is expected to reach commercial operation in Q2 2026.