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 will the access to energy project work in Burundi?

It will be connected to existing lines to distribute the energy produced by national power stations until the completion of the Ruzizi III station. In Kabezi, the delegation toured electrification works comprising phase 1 of the Access to Energy Project, which covers 36 locations in 11 provinces in Burundi.

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.

What power does the government have in Burundi?

Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament, the Senate and the National Assembly. The political landscape of Burundi has been dominated in recent years by the civil war and a long peace process and move to democracy.

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.

Will Burundi's largest electricity substation increase its population?

Vista da subestação de Rubirizi, em construção, no âmbito do Projeto de Interconexão Kamanyola-Bujumbura. Burundi’s largest electricity substation, a 160 megavolts facility in Rubirizi, financed by the African Development Bank Group and the European Union, will increase the country’s electricity-connected population by 7 percent when completed.