Congo Mobile Generator Power Station

What percentage of Congolese people have access to electricity?

Less than 10% of the Congolese population has access to electricity, 35% in urban areas (50% in Kinshasa) and less than 1% in rural areas. There are also strong regional disparities in access to electricity. But, Congo has an immense development potential thanks to abundant hydrological and solar resources.

Is the industrial sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo a success?

The industrial sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo has acknowledged an “outstanding technical and human success” during the National Energy Conference held in Lubumbashi on September 17, 2021. The rehabilitation and modernization will see each unit at Mwadingusha increase output from 11.8 MW to 13.05 MW.

Where is the Mwadingusha hydropower plant located?

ANDRITZ has successfully commissioned the electro- and hydro-mechanical equipment of the upgraded and modernized Mwadingusha hydropower plant. Located in Tanganyika province (formerly Upper Katanga), the plant is a three-hour drive from Lubumbashi, the country’s mining capital.

Which country has the largest hydropower potential in Africa?

With no major overhaul for many years, a full rehabilitation and upgrade was needed. The Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo DRC) has the largest hydropower potential in Africa and one of the largest worldwide. With a technically feasible potential of some 100,000 MW, only about 2.5% of this potential has been developed so far.

How will Mwadingusha's rehabilitation & modernization affect the DRC?

The rehabilitation and modernization will see each unit at Mwadingusha increase output from 11.8 MW to 13.05 MW. The energy will be distributed by SNEL to serve the needs of the people of the DRC as well as Kamoa-Kakula, the world’s largest undeveloped high-grade copper mine, which is operated by Ivanhoe.