Over 17 off-grid solar companies are registered in the DRC; of which a handful of companies, including Congolese compa-nies such as Altech, GoShop and Weast Energie, and international companies such as BBOXX and Orange Energie, have sold over 200,000 solar lanterns . Over 17 off-grid solar companies are registered in the DRC; of which a handful of companies, including Congolese compa-nies such as Altech, GoShop and Weast Energie, and international companies such as BBOXX and Orange Energie, have sold over 200,000 solar lanterns . It is part of a series of briefing notes that pro-vide a high-level overview of the status of countries' off-grid solar markets, as well as relevant policies and programs1. 1 The information and views expressed in this brief are GOGLA's alone and are based on our current understanding of the policy. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is endowed with abundant natural resources, including significant solar energy potential. As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources, the DRC is positioning itself to harness solar power through utility-scale solar projects. A key part of this is the newly launched Mwinda Fund, a $500 million program designed to finance solar home. Mini-grids are small-scale electricity generation and distribution systems that operate independently from the national grid and serve a localized group of customers. These systems are designed to provide a reliable power supply to remote areas, bridging the gap where traditional electrical grids are. of installed PV capacity at the end of 2020. This pe y"s suitability for solar energy production.