🇨🇩 We’re thrilled to have the Democratic Republic of Congo’s AUTORITE DE REGULATION DU SECTEUR DE L'ELECTRICITE / RDC (ARE) (www.are.gouv.cd) as a VIDA user. ARE, the regulatory authority for the electricity sector, use VIDA to identify high-potential mini-grid sites to be tendered. Limited power grid infrastructure across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents a significant opportunity for the deployment of mini-grids. Estimates suggest that some 85% of the population in the DRC lacks access to electricity, highlighting the need for clean, viable and reliable electrification solutions. By leading the roll-out of new mini-grids, ARE are playing a critical role in maturing the DRC’s mini-grid market and making universal electrification a reality for the country’s 99 million citizens. We’re proud to play our part. Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que l’Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l’Electricité (ARE) (www.are.gouv.cd) de la République Démocratique du Congo utilise VIDA. L’ARE utilise VIDA pour identifier les sites de mini-réseaux à fort potentiel qui feront l’objet d'appel d’offres. L’infrastructure de réseau limitée en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) présente une opportunité importante pour le déploiement de mini-réseaux. Les estimations suggèrent qu’environ 85 % de la population de la RDC n’a pas accès à l’électricité, ce qui souligne la nécessité de solutions d’électrification propres, viables et fiables. En dirigeant le déploiement de nouveaux mini-réseaux, l'ARE joue un rôle essentiel dans la maturation du marché des mini-réseaux de la RDC et dans la réalisation de l’électrification universelle une réalité pour les 99 millions de citoyens du pays. Nous sommes fiers de jouer notre rôle.
Fantastic news, VIDA! The collaboration with ARE is a significant step towards addressing the electrification gap in the DRC. Excited to see how this partnership will drive sustainable energy solutions and contribute to decarbonization efforts. Keep up the great work!
Dr. Sandrine Mubenga, I would like to congratulate you on this excellent initiative. I'm an electrical engineer and I'd like to be part of this innovation. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
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1 moisTry and try the best .the most and bad things that I saw in Congo when come about energy is that. Our engineers and Inspectors, don't use limits system transformer ...that's means one transformer which can take just 50 houses or certain loads or watt power but you find that transformer having more than what is required while this is step down transformer which is close to the consumers. Because of this we have tripping problem with MCB insider the cabinet. That's not right. All Electrician need to keep transformer limits , and the lineman must know also the use I steps up transformer,which is use for long distance than sending less power with step down transformer.... Adopt south Africa system with come to LV and MV system. I saw you guys you use steel pole No no no costing maybe only for higher voltage. JUST USE THR POLE FOR LV AND MV VOLTAGE. CONGO IS VERY GOOD AND ECQUIPE AVEC TOUT LES SYSTEMS ,NOTRE TERRE ET FACILE PLUSQUR AFRIQUE DU SUD .