DR Congo: Katanga PV developers sought

Société Nationale d’Electricité (Snel) has called for expressions of interest from solar developers to install solar photovoltaic power plants of 100MW-200MW to link into the high-voltage grid in Katanga Province. The state utility says the mineral-rich province is facing a 765MW generation deficit and, although it has already held talks with some developers, more investment is needed. To help overcome this challenge developers must commit to completing projects within 24 months. Expressions of interest (in French) for AMI No 01/SNEL/DG/DAM/DDM/MEQ/2015/SC must be received in Kinshasa by 22 July, when there will be a public opening.