Generation

Hydropower

Over the last decade, Rwanda’s hydropower sector showed a tremendous progress. Overall installed capacity of power is about 390.04MW, hydropower contributing 39.6% of it.

Solar

With a potential of 4.5 kWh per m2 per day and approximately 5 peak sun hours, solar energy has a huge potentiality in Rwanda. Currently, Rwanda’s total on-grid installed solar energy is 12.050 MW originating from 3 solar power plants namely Jali power plant generating 0.25MW, Rwamagana Gigawatt generating 8.5 MW, and the Nasho Solar plant generating 3.3 MW.

Methane Gas

Methane Gas Resources is found in the Lake Kivu in the Eastern African Rift Zone. The lake contains high concentrations of naturally occurring methane gas (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), with the highest concentrations at depths ranging from 270m to 500m at an area of around 2,400 sq.km.

Peat

Rwanda peat study indicate that Rwandan peat bogs contain up to 155 million tonnes of dry peat covering a combined area of 50 000 hectares. About 77% of peat reserves are near Akanyaru and Nyabarongo rivers and the Rwabusoro Plains.

Thermal

Currently, there are 10 thermal power plants in Rwanda including those using diesel and those using other fuels such as Methane and Peat. These power plants are currently generating generating 53.6% of the total electricity in Rwanda. Efforts were made to develop the energy production aim at stopping the use of of Diesel in the energy mix as it is the mos…

Geothermal

Rwanda may have geothermal potential which is manifested in the form of hot springs (Fig. 1) and hosts two prospective zones for geothermal energy exploration: the first zone in the north-western region (Gisenyi, Karisimbi, and Kinigi) which is associated with volcanoes and the second zone in the southern region (Bugarama) associated with faults in the Ea…

Transmission

220 KV Bwishyura-Kigoma-Rwabusoro

The project consists of building a 62 km long 220KV transmission line linking Bwishyura, Kigoma and Rwabusoro.

Methane gas

KivuWatt Project Phase I

A subsidiary of Contour Global (US-based Company) entered into commercial operations since 31st December 2015 and operates at base load with a nominal gross capacity of 26 MW.

Medium Voltage

Kigali Network Strenghening 1 - 3

Kigali distribution network reinforced (upgrade, rehabilitation and integration to SCADA of 11 identified substations )

Transmission

110 kV Rukarara-Kilinda

This is 110 KV transmission line with a length of 31.5km. It evacuates power from Rukarara Hydropower plant to Kilinda Substation

Peat

Hakan Quantum Power Project

YUMN Ltd. is developing an 80 MW peat fired power plant in South Akanyaru prospect in Gisagara District and the project is to be developed as Public Private Partnership (PPP). On Feb 10, 2016, Amendment and Restatement Deeds for Power Purchase Agreement, Concession Agreement and Government Guarantee have been signed. Since February 2017 the project is und…

Medium Voltage

Kigali Ring II

Installation of reactive power compensators (capacitor banks) at MV side of the following substations,: Gikondo, Jabana and Birembo. Each substation with 4.5MVAr;