About
Boutross Solar.
Boutross Solar is a Congolese company committed to promoting, installing, and raising awareness about renewable energy, particularly photovoltaic power stations. With a strong focus on expanding access to provide clean electricity, they aim to serve both urban and rural communities across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Currently, Boutross Solar is developing the Baraka solar Minigrid Project in South Kivu Province, a 1.7 MW solar minigrid designed to connect over 9,000 customers. This project marks a significant step toward clean, inclusive energy access in underserved regions.
CEO / Shareholder
Buta Muzuri
Buta is a program and project management leader with 20+ years of experience advancing culturally responsive, grant-funded initiatives for vulnerable communities.Experienced in Community Engagement and Advocacy, Stakeholder Collaboration and Partnership Development, Civil Rights and Policy Advocacy, Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision. Public Speaking and Community Outreach. A graduate of Northwest Nazarene University and the University of Idaho, he now leads Boutross Solar, expanding electricity access in eastern DRC.
Director / Shareholder
Hamisi Saidi Mikate
Eng. Hamisi Mikate is a seasoned energy professional and visionary entrepreneur with over two
decades of experience in Tanzania’s renewable energy sector. He is the Co-Founder and
Managing Director of ENSOL (T) Limited, a leading solar EPC company delivering innovative
and sustainable energy solutions across East Africa.
Eng. Mikate holds a Masters degree in Engineering, alongside multiple qualifications in
electrical engineering and strategic business leadership. A respected industry advocate, he is a
founding member of the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) and has contributed
to national energy policy dialogues, standards development, and capacity building for over 20
years.
Board Member of DIT Institute Consulting Bureau (ICB), Member of Tanzania Bureau of
Standards (TBS) Technical Committee – Renewable Energy and previous member of Executive
Committee & Treasurer of TAREA. Awardee of Social Innovation Leadership Award and
Tanzania SME CEO Top-100 Award.
Director / Shareholder
Prosper Magali
Prosper Magali has been actively engaged in the renewable energy sector in Tanzania for over two
decades. He is one of the founders and Directors of Ensol Tanzania Limited (www.ensol.co.tz) an
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in renewable energy space in Tanzania and
East Africa. He has been involved in development of small and medium scale renewable energy projects,
including on-grid/minigrid projects and hybrid systems for rural electrification and industrial growth.
Prosper is now leading renewable minigrid and clean cooking initiatives in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda,
Zambia and DRC.
Prosper has served as a board member for Alliance for Rural Electrification, ARE (www.ruralelec.org),
an international business association based in Brussels, Belgium for 4 years from 2018 to 2022 and is
now sitting in the board of Africa Minigrid Developers Association, AMDA (www.africamda.org). These
opportunities have made him get actively involved in policy advocacy and sector development for
decentralized renewable energy and rural electrification in all over Africa.
He has also authored a book, titles “Anza, Kua na Stawi katika Biashara na Miradi” literally translated as
“Begin, Grow and Prosper in Doing Business” that equip entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to
navigate into the entrepreneurship journey.
Prosper now heads Tanzania Renewable Energy Association, TAREA (www.tarea-tz.org) as Chairperson.
Our Mission is Simple
Deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power where it is needed most.
Why Baraka?
Baraka, on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika, has grown from a small fishing village into a bustling trade hub connecting Bukavu, Uvira, and Kalemie.
Despite its rapid growth to over 250,000 residents, the city still lacks grid electricity, paved roads, and piped water.
With population rising 3.4% annually, decentralized renewable energy is urgently needed.
The High Cost of Power in Baraka
Baraka’s economy revolves around fishing, lake transport, petty trade and small-scale agro-processing. Diesel generators power ice plants, grain mills and welders, but fuel costs average USD 2.20 / liter, forcing many enterprises to limit operating hours.
Lower Energy Costs by Up to 45%
A solar mini-grid delivering electricity at an LCOE below USD 0.68/kWh could reduce business energy costs by up to 45%, while improving reliability and cutting emissions.
Scalable Solar Solutions
Boutross Solar develops integrated clean energy solutions tailored to local economic realities:
Mini-Grids
Reliable community-scale solar infrastructure for towns without grid access.
C&I Rooftop Solar
Lower energy costs for commercial and industrial operators.
Productive Use Systems (PUE)
Solar-powered equipment that drives income generation — from cold storage to agro-processing.
Through blended finance and strategic partnerships, we de-risk investment while maximizing social and economic impact.
Boutross Solar collaborates with leading renewable energy institutions and technical partners, including:
Our Strategic Network
Powering Growth in Eastern DRC
Our strategic objective is to catalyze economic transformation in eastern DRC by:
Electrify Access
Close the electricity gap and reduce reliance on expensive diesel
Empowering Lives
Support businesses, fisheries, and job creation
Charge Sustainability
Cut carbon emissions and drive long-term regional prosperity
Let’s Build Baraka’s Energy Future Together
Investors, development partners, municipalities, and commercial clients — join us in delivering clean, reliable power where it matters most.
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