Does Congo have a potential for renewable power generation?

As mentioned earlier, the country possesses a significant potential for renewable power generation, which is illustrated further as follows : Hydropower: For which the Congo River is the main source, with an average flow rate 42,000 m 3 /s. Biogas: Coming mainly from both plant and animal waste.

What is the main priority for the Democratic Republic of Congo's power sector?

The main priority for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s power sector is to increase access to electricity. The Democratic Republic of Congo is a large country with 10 million households of which 1.6 million have access to electricity. This makes it the third largest population in the world without access to electricity.

What is the government's vision for power generation in Congo?

The government’s vision is to increase the service level to 32 percent by 2030. Lack of access to modern electricity services impairs the health, education, and income-generating potential of millions of Congolese people. Most power generation development is directed and funded by mining companies seeking to power their facilities.

What are the main sources of energy in the Congo?

Hydropower: For which the Congo River is the main source, with an average flow rate 42,000 m 3 /s. Biogas: Coming mainly from both plant and animal waste. Solar: The DRC has noticeably high solar radiation averaging 6 kWh/m 2 /day.

Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo located?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the center of sub-Saharan Africa. DRC is bordering the Central African Republic to the north, the Republic of Congo to the north-west & South Sudan to the north-east. On the eastern borders lie Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi & Tanzania (with Lake Tanganyika separating the borders).

How much electricity does Kinshasa use?

Residential electricity consumers are concentrated in Kinshasa and a few other large cities in the South or along the Eastern border with Rwanda and Uganda. Average annual demand per capita in Kinshasa is estimated at around 380 kWh, compared with around 330 kWh in Southern cities and 290 kWh in Eastern cities.