Inga I and II Substation Modernisation
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Source: International Water Power
The substation connecting Inga I and II hydropower plants to the national grid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was modernised to improve electricity supply reliability. The project included substation rehabilitation and the connection of four turbines to a new digital control system, enabling real-time access and early fault detection. The project was financed by the German Federal Governm
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- International Water Power
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Description | The substation connecting Inga I and II hydropower plants to the national grid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was modernised to improve electricity supply reliability. The project included substation rehabilitation and the connection of four turbines to a new digital control system, enabling real-time access and early fault detection. The project was financed by the German Federal Government through KfW with a budget of €24 million. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
City | Kinshasa |
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Source | International Water Power |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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