Climate Finance & Technology

Democratic Republic of Congo
Capacity Building
7 Congolese women (‘Solar Mamas’) were trained in solar electrification and rooftop water harvesting course at Barefoot College, Rajasthan under ITEC Programme during 2010-11, 2013-14 and 2014-15.
Grants & Concessional Finance
- US$ 42 million Kakobola 9.3 MW Hydropower Project, Bandundu Province (2010). The Project has been completed and handed over to the Government of DR Congo.
- LOC of US$ 34.50 million for the Development of Transmission and Distribution Line Project for evacuation of power from Kakobola Hydropower Project was signed on 28th May, 2015. The project is expected to begin in early February 2019.
- LoC of US$ 168 million for the Katende Hydropower Project (64 MW), in the Kasai Occidental Province, was signed in July 2011 and the contract awarded to a consortium, however, selection of a new contractor is under process. Addition LOC of US$ 82 Million in 2014 and US $ 180 Million in 2023 were also provided to this project. A grant of US $ 20 Million was given this year.
- Agreement for a LOC of US$ 109.942 million for Transmission and Distribution Line Project for the evacuation of power from the Katende Hydropower Project was signed on 28th May, 2015. 6 Solar photo voltaic power projects:
- In December 2018, Govt of India approved an LoC of US$ 33.29 million for installation of 15 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Project at Karawa, Province North Ubangi. Process to implement the LoC is underway;
- In December 2018, Govt of India approved an LoC of US$ 25.27 million for installation of 10 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Project at Lusambo, Province Sankuru. Process to implement the LoC is underway;
- In December 2018, Govt of India approved an LoC of US$ 24.55 million for installation of 10 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Project at Mbandaka, Province Equator.
- In July 2019, Govt of India approved an LoC of USD 56.824 million for 15 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant and Electrical Network Solar Project at Tshilenge (to be installed at Mbuji-Mayi),
- In July 2019, Govt of India approved an LoC of USD 56.824 million for 15 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant and Electrical Network Solar Project at Gemena and,
- In July 2019, Govt of India approved an LoC of USD 26.68 million for 10 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant and Electrical Network Solar Project at Manono.