The Republic of Congo has announced ambitious plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy projects.
At the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville on Wednesday, Congolese Minister of Energy and Water, Émile Ouosso, outlined that the goal of this initiative is to improve electricity access for the country’s six million citizens and support industrial development.
A significant aspect of this strategy involves collaboration with international partners, including the World Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation, through the “Mission 300” initiative. Launched in April 2024, Mission 300 aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. Both the World Bank and the African Development Bank have pledged substantial resources to help address the energy access deficit across the continent.
Minister Ouosso emphasized the value of these partnerships, saying, “With the support of international initiatives like Mission 300, we are set to make substantial progress in electrifying our nation and enhancing the quality of life for our people.”
As part of the country’s renewable energy strategy, solar power plays a key role. One notable project, led by AMEA Power, is exploring the potential for a 50 MW solar farm in the Brazzaville region.
Additionally, the government is working to diversify its energy mix, with Chinese company Wing Wah developing a gas monetization project that will deliver 400 MW of gas-fired power, of which 200 MW will be integrated into the national grid.
