A new Power Purchase Agreement with Green World Energie brings 200 MWp of solar and 581 MWh of battery storage to the Kakula mining complex — reshaping what sustainable copper production looks like.
Kamoa Copper has signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Green World Energie, securing an additional 30 MW of renewable energy for its world-class Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deal marks a pivotal step in Phase II of a broader solar energy development project, and signals the company’s accelerating commitment to decarbonising one of Africa’s most significant mining operations.
The new phase introduces a sophisticated hybrid energy solution at the heart of the operation. A combined solar photovoltaic installation of 200 MWp will work in tandem with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) rated at 581 MWh — delivering stable, reliable baseload power even when the sun doesn’t shine. For a large-scale copper smelter that runs around the clock, that kind of energy resilience is not a luxury; it is an operational necessity.
“The mining and energy sectors are the two pillars of the DRC’s economic development. Innovative initiatives such as this are essential for creating a more resilient industrial future.”
The partnership with Green World Energie reflects more than a procurement decision. It embodies a shared industrial vision — that Africa’s resource wealth need not come at the cost of its climate future. By integrating low-carbon technologies directly into mining infrastructure, Kamoa Copper is demonstrating that world-class production and environmental responsibility are not opposing forces.
The timing is significant. As the global energy transition intensifies demand for copper — a critical material in EV batteries, solar panels, and power grids — the way that copper is mined is coming under increasing scrutiny. Kamoa Copper’s approach positions it not just as a supplier of a critical mineral, but as a steward of sustainable industrial development in the heart of central Africa.
With this agreement, the Kamoa-Kakula complex is firmly on a path toward becoming one of the lowest-emission large-scale copper producers in the world. That is a distinction that will matter more with every passing year.
