Kamoa Copper has signed two renewable power purchase agreements ( PPAs ) with CrossBoundary Energy and Green World Energie.

The PPAs consist of a total of 408 megawatts ( peak ) from solar PV plants and more than 1.1 gigawatt-hours of co-located battery energy storage systems, which will enable a 24-hour baseload renewable energy supply of 60MW to the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ).

The two projects are among the largest private power procurement projects agreed in sub-Saharan Africa as well as the largest renewable energy commercial and industrial ( C&I ) power projects.

Norton Rose Fulbright advised Kamoa Copper, with Diamantis also advising on local law aspects.

The supply of electricity from the two projects will enable Kamoa to maximize its renewable power inputs, enhance its energy security, and reduce its emissions.

"The Kamoa-Kakula mine is one of the world’s most important sources of copper and we are very pleased to have supported Kamoa on enhancing its ability to produce more sustainable, 'green' copper," says Norton Rose Fulbright partner Laura Kiwelu.

"The market in the sub-Saharan Africa region has seen a significant increase in commercial and industrial power projects over the past few years and we are seeing a strong pipeline of exciting activity which supports this. We look forward to working with Kamoa again in the future and seeing advancements in the Kamoa-Kakula mine as a result of these PPAs.”

Previously, Norton Rose Fulbright advised Kamoa on its US$200 million financing for phase three of the mine’s expansion.