NURU develops and operates commercially-viable isolated solar-hybrid “metrogrids” (utility-scale urban mini-grids) that provide reliable, affordable and clean energy in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being active in the challenging environment of Eastern DRC, NURU has the. The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing plans to develop a 12 MWp hybrid solar power plant with battery storage in Mbuji-Mayi, the capital of Kasai-Oriental province. 3MW plant is one of four smart solar sites with a combined capacity of 1. The community PV project will supply power to more than 300 users, including six health centers, 224 small businesses, and 89 households.