# SNEL cites low water levels and plans a 134 MW floating plant

> SNEL chief Teddy Lwamba linked outages to falling river levels and said a 134 MW floating power plant is intended to improve supply in Kinshasa.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-01
- **Original source:** [Cable.CD](https://cable.cd/2026/10/01/actualites/coupures-intempestives-delectricite-en-rdc-le-dg-de-la-snel-teddy-lwamba-invoque-une-baisse)
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## Low water curbs hydro output

At a 1 October press briefing, SNEL director general Teddy Lwamba said sharply lower water levels had forced some generating units to stop. The seasonal decline was affecting electricity service across the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in Kinshasa.

[Cable.CD](https://cable.cd/2026/10/01/actualites/coupures-intempestives-delectricite-en-rdc-le-dg-de-la-snel-teddy-lwamba-invoque-une-baisse)

## Floating plant proposed

Lwamba said SNEL had selected a floating power plant with 134 MW of capacity, which he expects to improve service in Kinshasa by 20%. He also said public institutions account for 25% of electricity use while leaving bills unpaid.

[Cable.CD](https://cable.cd/2026/10/01/actualites/coupures-intempestives-delectricite-en-rdc-le-dg-de-la-snel-teddy-lwamba-invoque-une-baisse)

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