How safe is the current from solar panels in Congo

Could solar power be the future of energy in Congo?

Congo is one of the top five oil producers in Sub-Saharan Africa. But despite its rich energy resources, the electrification rate is low, especially in rural areas, mainly because of a lack of electricity infrastructure. But solar power could be the future as it is also said to be cheaper for households.

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 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)

Why did Nuru keep a solar farm in Goma?

Katembo Waziwazi, a Nuru technician, walks through a solar farm in Goma, Congo, Goma May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) Nuru’s electricity kept flowing while power in other areas went down, a fact Shaw believes testifies to its importance to residents, who he said guarded the solar farm’s gates to ensure nobody looted or destroyed the panels.