DR Congo
power plants.
DR Congo has 18 operating power plants in the catalog, 2,930 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 98.9% of operating capacity (2,898 MW), with solar a distant second at 1.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Inga II Hydroelectric Plant (1,424 MW, recorded start year 1982).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
DR Congo electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in DR Congo
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in DR Congo
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does DR Congo get its electricity?
Across the 18 operating plants in the catalog, DR Congo's capacity is led by hydro at 98.9% (2,898 MW), then solar at 1.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in DR Congo?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for DR Congo is Inga II Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 1,424 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1982.
How many power plants does DR Congo have?
The catalog tracks 18 operating power plants in DR Congo, with 2,930 MW in all.
Can I see DR Congo's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search DR Congo to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.