Kisangani: SNEL announces more power cuts as the Tshopo power station drops to 11 MW
Rising waters on the Congo River are cutting output at the Tshopo power station, while the city needs 45 MW. Electricity will be supplied in rotation.
TSHOPO MOSALA News newsroom · Kisangani · 1 min read
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The national electricity company (SNEL) announced on Thursday 29 October 2026 an increase in power cuts in Kisangani.
The cause: rising waters on the Congo River, which are reducing output at the Tshopo hydroelectric power station. It now supplies only 11 megawatts (MW), while the city needs 45 MW.
Key points
- Tshopo power station output: 11 MW
- Kisangani's needs: 45 MW
- Electricity supplied in rotation at certain sites
To cope with the shortfall, electricity will be supplied in rotation at certain sites. SNEL has apologised to its customers.
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