At a Glance
Transmission network length
June 2023
Transmission network length
June 2026
Overview
As of end of June 2023, the total length of the transmission network, including 220kV and 110kV lines, was recorded at 1158 km across the country.
The 70kV lines previously running through Birembo-Musha to Kabarondo substation that existed till 2013, were upgraded to 110 kV to improve network reliability and power supply stability amidst the country’s changing power demand profile.
Related Projects
110 kV Single Circuit: Mukungwa-Nyabihu
The project consists of construction of 29km long transmission line linking Mukungwa to Nyabihu
View projectKibuye Power 1
pilot project located in Karongi district, has been generating around 3MW of electrical power with the design capacity of 3.6 MW; In 2016 Symbion Power acquired the KP1 barge and onshore facility.Symbion through the liquidation process and is now mobilizing funds to revive the plant and scale it up to 25 MW.
View projectKigali Network Strenghening 1 - 2
Kigali distribution network reinforced (upgrade, rehabilitation and integration to SCADA of 6 identified substations )
View project220 KV Bwishyura-Kigoma-Rwabusoro
The project consists of building a 62 km long 220KV transmission line linking Bwishyura, Kigoma and Rwabusoro.
View projectKivuWatt 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.
View projectKigali Network Strenghening 1 - 3
Kigali distribution network reinforced (upgrade, rehabilitation and integration to SCADA of 11 identified substations )
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