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We are very proud to announce that Soventix GmbH is part of the largest solar/battery storage (BESS) baseload project in Africa. This is a ground-breaking energy solution for the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mining Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Capacity☀️
The project will consist of a cutting-edge 222 MWp solar PV system paired with a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), designed to deliver a 30MW renewable baseload energy supply to the mine.
Sustainability♻️
This project will make a substantial contribution to sustainability, reducing the mine's carbon footprint by approximately 78,750 tonnes per year while generating around 300,000 MWh of clean energy annually, supporting a more environmentally friendly future.
Our Scope🚧
In collaboration with CrossBoundary Energy, Soventix GmbH 's role includes planning, project management, and component supply for this innovative and unique project. We're proud to be contributing our expertise to this landmark initiative, further solidifying our presence in Sub-Saharan Africa.
CrossBoundary Energy will own and operate the plant, with Kamoa Copper paying for the energy consumed.
CrossBoundary Energy is a leading developer, owner, and operator of distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses in Africa, providing cheaper and cleaner energy as a service.
For Soventix GmbH, this project is another milestone 🎖️ in business development and shows how rooted the company is on the African continent, especially in the Sub-Saharan area.
We're grateful for the trust 🤝 CrossBoundary Energy has placed in our EPC capabilities 👷🏾♀️👷🏽♂️. We're excited to continue our collaboration and look forward to future opportunities.
Soventix GmbH is a global leader in the renewable energy industry. With its headquarters in Germany and a network of subsidiaries across the UK, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda, Soventix is dedicated to developing, planning, constructing, and managing solar power plants worldwide.
Soventix South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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