Republic of Congo Aims to More Than Double Power Generation Capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030 with Renewable Energy Investments

The Republic of Congo announced plans to increase its national power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030. The initiative was revealed at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville, March 24-26, 2025. The focus is on expanding electricity access, accelerating industrialization, and utilizing renewable energy resources.

  • The plan includes participation in the "Mission 300" initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.

  • The country aims to develop its hydropower potential, estimated at 27,000 MW, with only 1% currently developed.

  • A 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant near Brazzaville, developed by AMEA Power, is planned to break ground in late 2025.

  • Wing Wah, a Chinese energy company, is developing a gas monetization project to generate 400 MW of electricity, with 200 MW for the national grid.

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