Kabu is a 20 MW hydroelectric power plant in Burundi. It is the only plant operated by the government and is located at coordinates -2.8900, 29.1200. The plant was commissioned in 2015. Ranked #1 of 3 hydro plants in Burundi, Kabu represents 40.35% of the country's total hydro capacity of 50 MW. The largest hydro plant in Burundi is Kabu itself at 20 MW, making it the only operational facility of its size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ruzizi I (81 MW, Hydro), Rusizi II (43.8 MW, Hydro), and Rusizi I (29.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the South Kivu region, approximately 20 km from the city of Bukavu.
11 years old
Burundi, Africa
- 1. largest of 4 plants in Burundi
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,424 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 34.98% of the installed capacity of Burundi
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Burundi Energy Company operates 4 plants totalling 57 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 210 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kabu is a hydro power plant producing approximately 70 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Burundi- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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