Imboulou is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the Republic of Congo, commissioned in 2011. This facility generates electricity using hydro power and is significant for the country's energy generation. Imboulou ranks as the 1st largest hydro plant in the Republic of Congo. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 54.79% of the country's total hydro capacity of 219 MW. The Republic of Congo has 4 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 219 MW. Imboulou is the largest hydro plant in the country, as there are no other facilities exceeding its capacity. Hydropower is essential to the Republic of Congo's energy landscape, contributing significantly to electricity generation. The country's rivers provide ample opportunities for hydroelectric development. The plant is located approximately 200 km from the capital city, Brazzaville, in the southern region.
11 years old
Congo, Africa
- 2. largest of 8 plants in Congo
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 19.17% of the installed capacity of Congo
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Société Nationale d'Électricité du Congo operates 4 plants totalling 219 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 120 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Imboulou is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Congo- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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