Gigawatt DRC — the platform's Congolese arm — is launching the first pilot of a replicable, scalable metro-grid model: a cost-effective alternative to conventional grid extension, engineered for rapid replication in step with Mission 300.
| Lead pilot | Nioki (Mai-Ndombe Province) — solar-hybrid metro-grid, launching as the platform's first site. |
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| Model | Dual-phase: Phase 1 commercial & anchor offtake → Phase 2 residential extension, driving new connections. |
| Network | Medium-voltage distribution network serving the town centre and commercial anchors. |
| Anchor offtake | Named commercial & public customers — telecom, water/power utility, port, forestry, and health / mission. |
| Replicability | Standardised, modular design built to scale into a national portfolio of metro-grids. |
| Delivery | EPC with Tractafric and a catalytic equipment grant secured. Aligned to Mission 300. |
Repeatable solar + storage with generation backup, smart metering and energy management — engineered for rapid replication across sites.
Reliable, metered power delivered to commercial, public and residential customers at scale.
Each site opens with anchor and commercial load, then extends to residential connections; the portfolio scales from the Nioki pilot to geographic clusters.
With a de-risked lead pilot and a clear replication pathway, Gigawatt DRC seeks development finance institutions and aligned investors — across concessional and commercial debt, equity, and political-risk or guarantee cover, in support of Mission 300.
Engagement from DFIs and aligned investors is welcome.