Burundi commits to double solar power capacity
Burundi has officially inaugurated the country''s first utility-scale solar field, as part of push to leverage renewable energy for improved access to electricity for homes and businesses. The grid-connected 7.5MW solar power plant, located in
New electricity utility to connect the people of Burundi
Weza Power, the new entity, is expected to bring grid power to connect nearly 9mn people and around 70% of Burundi''s population. It is the result of a multi-year development partnership between Virunga Power, a
Weza Power: Revolutionizing Electricity in Rural Burundi
Weza Power is a new milestone for Africa''s energy. This novel private electricity company is gearing up to electrify rural Burundi. Born from a collaboration between Nairobi''s Virunga Power and the Burundi Government,
Mubuga Solar: A Blueprint for Independent Power Producer-Led Energy
"These new laws opened doors to independent power producers (IPPs) to utilize Burundi''s abundant natural resources, including hydroelectric and solar energy." Fast forward almost a
Mubuga Solar: A Blueprint for Independent Power Producer-Led
"These new laws opened doors to independent power producers (IPPs) to utilize Burundi''s abundant natural resources, including hydroelectric and solar energy." Fast forward almost a
Virunga Power launches new Burundian electric utility
The new utility company will be connected to Burundi''s existing transmission network operated by REGIDESO, the state-owned utility company that will continue to generate power from clean, run-of-river hydropower, and
Hydropower energy: Saving lives and boosting
As well as construction of the power station itself, the project also comprised the installation of transmission lines, including a 161km cable to deliver 27MW of electricity to Burundi. The electricity supply from Rusumo
3 FAQs about [Smart energy power Burundi]
Why is Burundi launching a power generation master plan?
The project aims to support the development of a power generation master plan expected to highlight the various renewable energy options for Burundi in the ‘power generation segment’, paving the way for strong private sector participation which is critical for meeting the massive challenges of the power sector in the country.
How much power does Burundi have?
Furthermore, Burundi has only 39 MW of installed capacity, of which 95% is hydropower-based, and significant renewable energy potential still to be tapped.
Does Burundi have electricity?
Burundi’s access to electricity (6%) is one of the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa, even-though the country’s cost of generation (0.062 USD/kWh) is considered relatively low as compared to its neighboring countries.