Inga Hydropower Complex

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:advances smart grid integration
gptkbp:associated_with Inga-Shaba Transmission Line
gptkbp:benefits electricity access
gptkbp:capacity 4,800 MW
gptkbp:challenges financing and investment
gptkbp:climate_impact carbon emissions reduction
gptkbp:community_engagement local consultations
gptkbp:construction_cost $1 billion
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1970
gptkb:1972
gptkbp:economic_impact job creation
gptkbp:emergency_power_supply regional outages
gptkbp:environmental_concerns national energy strategy
gptkbp:environmental_impact displacement of communities
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:future_goals sustainable energy development
gptkbp:future_plans Inga III expansion
gptkbp:grid_position national grid of DRC
gptkbp:growth_rate Inga III
gptkbp:historical_significance post-colonial infrastructure development
power supply to Southern Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Inga Hydropower Complex
gptkbp:hydrology conducted
gptkbp:international_recognition African energy projects
gptkbp:is_tested_for Inga I
Inga II
gptkbp:local_economy infrastructure improvements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Société_Nationale_d'Électricité
gptkbp:occurs_annually 20,000 GWh
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1972
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Société_Nationale_d'Électricité
gptkbp:partnerships international development agencies
gptkbp:payment_methods international loans
gptkbp:power_source to neighboring countries
gptkbp:primary_use electricity generation
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reviews
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance gptkb:government_policies
gptkbp:research energy efficiency
gptkbp:river gptkb:Congo_River
gptkbp:significance largest hydropower complex in Africa
gptkbp:supports 11,000 MW
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives renewable energy focus
gptkbp:turbine_type 8
gptkbp:type run-of-the-river
gptkbp:uses_technology Francis turbine
gptkbp:water_source Congo River Basin
gptkbp:wildlife habitat alteration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Inga_Falls
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5