The Luapula Hydropower project is located on the Luapula river and consists of hydropower plants and transmission line construction at three sites: Mumbotuta CXb, Mambilima Vb, and Mambilima Y, with an estimated total installed capacity of 789 MW. The project objectives are to:
• Provide clean energy there by contributing to sustainable industrial and economic development in DRC and Zambia
• Reduce the current levels of power deficits in DRC and Zambia
• Increase access to electricity to various parts in DRC and Zambia
• Improve the network stability in the southern region of DRC and the Northern region of Zambia
• Contribute to increase in Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) energy market capacity