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When does Busuanga hydropower station start generating electricity?
The Busuanga Hydropower Station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo starts generating electricity on Oct 6. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn] The Busuanga Hydropower Station is the first large-scale energy infrastructure project to take place in over 60 years in the Katanga region of the DRC.
What is happening in the DRC?
In order to address some of the energy deficit slowing down mining production in the DRC, an agreement was signed in 2016 between the DRC government and the Chinese company Sinohydro for the construction of the Busanga dam and hydroelectric power plant downstream of two other existing power stations on the upper course of the Congo River.
Why does the DRC have no electricity?
The absence of power supply from the National Electricity Company (SNEL), the DRC's national electricity provider, has resulted in this mode of private supply of electricity that only keeps the lights on and does not meet the required safety standards. Cases of electrocution and fire have been reported by residents.
What is Busuanga hydropower station?
The Busuanga Hydropower Station is the first large-scale energy infrastructure project to take place in over 60 years in the Katanga region of the DRC. It is an important part of the comprehensive cooperation package between China and the DRC, adhering to Chinese standards from design and construction to equipment manufacturing and installation.
Will a Sinohydro deal solve Congo's energy problems?
Translated by Gerard Guedegbe. The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo experiences crippling shortfalls in energy supplies, but a deal signed in 2016 with the Chinese company Sinohydro for the construction of the Busanga dam and hydroelectric power plant is promising to significantly address the country's electricity supply problems.
Who manages the electricity market in DRC?
L AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The DRC's electricity market is primarily managed by the state-owned utility, Société Nationale d'Electricité (SNEL), which is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, overseeing approximately 90% of rid-connected electricity43. Howeve