Congo Distributed Energy Storage Power Station Project

What is the main energy resource of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Hydroelectric power (See Annex 1) is the main energy resource of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC ranks first in Africa in terms of its potential (100,000 MW), which accounts for 13% of the global hydropower potential.

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.

Is the DRC a good power source in Africa?

The DRC ranks first in Africa in terms of its potential (100,000 MW), which accounts for 13% of the global hydropower potential. These resources are a great asset for the supply of low-cost power, making the DRC a strategic player in the continent’s electrical energy industry.

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.

Is the DRC a good place to export electricity?

These assets notwithstanding, the electricity sub-sector remains largely untapped. The DRC’s 6% electrification rate is one of the lowest on the continent and the country does not fully benefit from the export possibilities of this resource.

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.