This article lists all power stations in Burundi . [1]
Burundi also has various power stations that are jointly owned by corporations in Burundi and neighboring countries.
Hydroelectric station | Partner Nations | Coordinates | Type | River | Capacity | Burundi Capacity Share | Year completed | Ref |
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Ruzizi II Power Station | Burundi, DRC, Rwanda | 2°37′S28°54′E / 2.617°S 28.900°E | Run-of-the-river | Ruzizi River | 36 MW | 12 MW | 1989 | [13] |
Rusumo Power Station | Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania | 2°22′S30°47′E / 2.367°S 30.783°E | Run-of-the-river | Kagera River | 80 MW | 26.4 MW | 2022 (Expected) | [14] |
Ruzizi III Power Station | Burundi, DRC, Rwanda | Run-of-the-river | Ruzizi River | 147 MW | 2027 (Expected) | [15] | ||
Ruzizi IV Power Station | Burundi, DRC, Rwanda | Run-of-the-river | Ruzizi River | 287 MW | 2030 (Expected) |
Ruzizi I is owned and operated by Société Nationale d'Électricité (SNEL) of DRC, which sells electricity into Burundi's Grid. Despite having a contractual agreement, the electricity is considered an import. [13]
Thermal Power Station | Province | Coordinates | Fuel Type | Capacity | Operator | Year completed | Ref |
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Bujumbura Thermal Power Station | Bujumbura | Diesel | 5.5 MW | REGIDESO | 1999 | [5] | |
Interpetrol Power Station | Bujumbura | Diesel | 45 MW | Interpetrol Burundi | 2017 | [16] [17] | |
Solar Power Station | Province | Coordinates | Technology | Capacity | Operator | Year completed | Ref |
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Mubuga Solar Power Station | Gitega | 03°22′29″S29°59′14″E / 3.37472°S 29.98722°E | PV | 7.5MW | Gigawatt Global | 2021 | [18] [19] |
Muramvya is a city located in central Burundi. It is the capital city of Muramvya Province.
The Burundi Ministry of Energy and Mines also known as the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines is responsible for managing energy development and distribution in Burundi. The main function of the Ministry of Energy and Mines include: design and implement the National policy in energy, geology and Mines; promote geological research and mining industry activities; developing and implementing policies related to electricity, minerals, petroleum and petroleum products. The current Cabinet Minister of Energy is Hon. Ibrahim Uwizeye, Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower Project (PHJIMU), Hydro-Electric Plant Mpanda, Hydro-Electric Plant Kabu 16, Hydro-Electric Plant Rusumo falls, Kagu Project, Ruzizi III, Ruvyironza, Hydro-Electric Plant in Kirasa-Karonge, Peat Power Project.
The Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station, also known as the Rusumo Power Station, is a hydropower plant under construction, with initial planned capacity installation of 80 megawatts (110,000 hp) when completed. The project will involve the construction of a dam, with run of river design. A more expensive 90 megawatts (120,000 hp) reservoir design was considered before being abandoned in favor of an 80 MW project with a smaller environmental impact and an estimated cost of US$300 million compared to US$400 million for the bigger project. The World Bank announced on 6 August 2013 that it had approved loans totaling US$340 million towards the US$468.60 million needed for the project. In November 2013, the African Development Bank approved a loan of US$113 million towards completion of the project.
Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Power Station is a proposed hydropower plant with planned capacity installation of 206 MW when completed.
Sahofika Hydroelectric Power Station, also referred to as Sahofika Power Station, is a 205 megawatts (275,000 hp) hydroelectric power station under construction in Madagascar.
The Zongo II Power Station, also Zongo 2 Power Station, is a 150 MW hydroelectric power station across the Inkisi River that harnesses the energy of the Zongo Falls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Construction began on 14 March 2012 and concluded in 2018. The power station was officially inaugurated on 22 June 2018 by the President of the DR Congo, at that time, Joseph Kabila.
Kabu 16 Hydroelectric Power Station is a 20 megawatts (27,000 hp) hydroelectric power station under construction in Burundi. It is under development by the government of Burundi, with funding from the Exim Bank of India. Construction began in March 2019.
MugereHydroelectric Power Station is an 8 megawatts (11,000 hp) run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station in the Bujumbura Rural Province of Burundi.
Ruzizi II Hydroelectric Power Station is a 44 megawatts (59,000 hp) hydroelectric power station on the Rusizi River between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ruzizi I Hydroelectric Power Station is a 29.8 megawatts (40,000 hp) hydroelectric power station on the Rusizi River between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Gikonge Hydroelectric Power Station is an 0.85 megawatts (1,140 hp) run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station in the Muramvya Province of Burundi.
Ruvyironza Hydroelectric Power Station is an 1.28 megawatts (1,720 hp) run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station in the Gitega Province of Burundi.
Ruvyironza Hydroelectric Power Station is an 0.8 megawatts (1,100 hp) run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station in the Muyinga Province of Burundi.
The Mpanda River is a river in Bubanza Province, Burundi. It is a tributary of the Ruzizi River.