An Ongoing Energy Transition: From Bukavu to Kabare
As part of the ANSER/Kabare project at Sud- Kivu, DRCin partnership with GoShop Energy, we installed 500 kWp of solar power plants and set up a low-voltage grid to provide electricity to a total of 300 households, with the possibility of expansion.
This initiative provides clean and reliable energy while strengthening local infrastructure.This project is essential for promoting a sustainable energy transition in the DRC.
50%
CO2 reduction
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Kabare, located in Sud Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the site of the Anser/Kabare project: an initiative for local energy development. This ambitious project involves the construction of two solar power plants, which will not only provide clean, renewable energy to the community but also aim to improve access to energy as part of the transition to renewable energy sources, while meeting the growing energy demand of the DRC’s rapidly expanding population. In addition, two low-voltage distribution lines will be installed, along with a temporary public lighting system for a period of four months.
It therefore calls for the production of a combined capacity of 500 kWc spread across two strategic sites:
1. Kavumu / Kabare: 300 kWp with 672 solar panels of 450 Wp each, along with 600 kWh of storage, 360 kVA of transformers, and a 180 kVA generator,
2. Kabare / Cirunga: 200 kWp with 672 similar solar panels, 400 kWh of storage, 240 kVA of transformers, and a 180 kVA generator,
To ensure reliable and efficient energy in the long term, two low-voltage distribution lines will be built, connecting 300 households: 100 in Cirunga and 200 in Kavumu, with the capacity to expand to 450 households in Kavumu and up to 300 households in Cirunga. Public lighting will also be provided with 250 streetlights—125 at each site—thereby helping to improve the daily lives of the local population.
A Model for Sustainable Development
More than just a source of energy, this project will play a vital role in Kabare’s economic development. By reducing frequent power outages, improving access to a stable energy supply, and creating jobs through the installation of solar infrastructure, it represents a significant step toward a greener and more self-sufficient energy future for the region.
In the long term, the project will have a considerable impact by providing reliable, sustainable, and accessible energy to a large portion of the population, thereby reducing energy inequalities. Strengthening the local energy infrastructure will promote economic development and support the energy transition through the integration of renewable energy. By paving the way for reduced dependence on fossil fuels, this project will enhance energy self-sufficiency and reduce the region’s carbon footprint.
GoShop’s close collaboration with ANSER demonstrates GoShop’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions aimed at ensuring reliable energy access for all. Thanks to this investment and GoShop’s expertise, the local energy infrastructure will be strengthened and access to electricity improved, thereby promoting a green and inclusive energy transition that serves increasingly connected communities.
Although this project is still in the development phase, it demonstrates that solar energy, combined with smart storage solutions, is a viable solution to growing energy demand, even in the most remote regions of the DRC. It shows that it is possible to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection, and thus serves as a model for other regions.
Together, we can advance the energy transition in the DRC.
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