20MWh Off-Grid Solar Container in Congo

Is a solar minigrid in Goma a beacon of Hope?

A solar minigrid in a Goma neighborhood where almost everyone lacked access to electricity just five years ago offers a flicker of hope despite widespread poverty and the city’s violent takeover by Congolese rebels early this year. (AP Video by Justin Kabumba. Produced by Julián Trejo Bax)

Is a small Solar Network a good idea in Goma?

New businesses are taking root. In several Goma neighborhoods where almost nobody had electricity just five years ago, a small solar network is offering a flicker of hope despite widespread poverty and the city’s violent takeover by Congolese rebels early this year.

Is off-grid solar power a 'cornerstone of Africa's Energy Future?

About 565 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity — representing about 85% of the global population without power. This makes off-grid solar power a “cornerstone of Africa’s energy future,” especially in rural areas, said Stephen Kansuk, the United Nations Development Programme’s regional technical advisor for Africa.

Will Nuru be able to serve 10 million Congolese by 2030?

Nuru is building another 3.7-megawatt plant in Goma, which is about 70% complete but currently on hold due to the security situation. The company aims to serve 10 million Congolese by the end of 2030. “We just feel like this could scale really rapidly and have an incredible impact in Congo and beyond,” said Shaw.