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Africa's gigantic $80B dam could transform entire continent
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is about to embark on one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects ever seen. The construction of the $80 billion Grand Inga Dam promises to transform not only the country’s energy sector, but also the future of all of Africa. With the potential to be the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world, this African megaproject promises progress and innovation.
These structures will be connected to six hydroelectric plants to generate and distribute power across Africa.The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is about to embark on one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects ever seen. Countries such as Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt have already shown interest to buy the energy generated, transforming the dam into an engine of economic integration. The electricity generated by the megaproject will be distributed across a vast power grid, ushering in a new era of cooperation between neighboring countries.
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