List of power stations in Burundi

This article lists all power stations in Burundi.[1]

Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric station Province Coordinates Type Name of reservoir River Capacity Year completed Ref
Mugere Power Station Bujumbura Rural 3°29′S 29°24′E Run-of-the-river Mugere River 8 MW 1982 [2][3]
Gikonge Power Station Muramvya 3°15′S 29°39′E Run-of-the-river Mubarazi River 1 MW 1982 [4]
Rushanga Power Station Gitega 3°20′S 29°59′E Run-of-the-river Ruvyironza River 1.5 MW 1984 [5][6]
Kayenzi Power Station Muyinga Run-of-the-river Kavuruga River 0.8 MW 1984
Buhiga Power Station Karuzi 3°2′S 30°09′E Run-of-the-river Ndurumu River 0.47 MW 1984
Rwegura Power Station Cibitoke 2°56′S 29°27′E Reservoir Rwegura Dam Kitenge River 18 MW 1986 [7][8]
Marangara Power Station Ngozi Run-of-the-river Ndurumu River 0.26 MW 1986
Nyemanga Power Station Bururi 3°57′S 29°34′E Run-of-the-river Siguvyaye River 2.8 MW 1988 [9]
Nyamyotsi Power Station Cankuzo Run-of-the-river Kaniga River 0.3 MW 2018 [1]
Kabu 16 Power Station Cibitoke 2°55′S 29°15′E Run-of-the-river Ruzizi River 20 MW 2022 (Expected) [10]
Ruzibazi Power Station Rumonge 15 MW 2022 (Expected) [11]
Kirasa Power Station Bujumbura Rural Run-of-the-river Kirasa River 16 MW 2022 (Expected)
Jiji-Murembwe Power Station Run-of-the-river 50 MW[12] 2023 (Expected) [13]
Mpanda Power Station Bubanza Run-of-the-river Mpanda River 10.2 MW Planned [14]

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
Ruzizi II Power Station Burundi, DRC, Rwanda 2°37′S 28°54′E Run-of-the-river Ruzizi River 36 MW 12 MW 1989 [15]
Rusumo Power Station Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania 2°22′S 30°47′E Run-of-the-river Kagera River 80 MW 26.4 MW 2022 (Expected) [16]
Ruzizi III Power Station Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Run-of-the-river Ruzizi River 147 MW 2027 (Expected) [17]
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 and sells electricity into Burundi's Grid, despite having a contractual agreement, the electricity is considered an import.[15]

Thermal
Thermal Power Station Province Coordinates Fuel Type Capacity Operator Year completed Ref
5.5MW Diesel Power Bujumbura Urban Diesel 5.5 MW REGIDESO 1999 [5]
Interpetrol Power Station Bujumbura Urban Diesel 45 MW Interpetrol Burundi SA 2017 [18][19]

Solar
Solar Power Station Province Coordinates Technology Capacity Operator Year completed Ref
Mubuga Solar Power Station Gitega 03°22′29″S 29°59′14″E PV 7.5MW Gigawatt Global 2021 [20][21]

See also

References
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  2. "Mugere has capacity of 8 MW". Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
  3. "OpenStreetMap - Mugere Power Station". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
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  5. Nsabimana, Rene (2020). "Electricity Sector Organization and Performance in Burundi". Proceedings. 58: 26. doi:10.3390/WEF-06938.
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  10. "Burundi: Kabu 16 hydro plant delayed to June 2022 | African Energy". www.africa-energy.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  11. "Burundi: a $70 million hydropower project to meet the needs for power generation". RegionWeek. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  12. Burundi Plans To Build 50 Megawatt Dam
  13. "BURUNDI: CMC and Orascom to build two 49.5 MW hydroelectric power plants". Afrik 21. 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  14. "BURUNDI: Finergreen funds Hydroneo to revive Mpanda hydropower project". Afrik 21. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  15. "Ruzizi hydropower cascade coordination Optimization: a case study" (PDF). Pietrangeli.
  16. "Welcome to the Regional Rusumo Fall Hydroelectric Project". rusumoproject.org. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  17. "Project Timelines". ruzizi3.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  18. "INTERPETROL BURUNDI" (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  19. "New thermal power plant minimises power cuts in Bujumbura". country.eiu.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  20. Jean Marie Takouleu (26 October 2021). "Burundi: 7.5 MWp Mubuga solar power plant finally goes into commercial operation". Arik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  21. Jean Marie Takouleu (18 May 2023). "Burundi: Gigawatt Global to double capacity of Mubuga solar plant". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
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