Rutshuru— 13.8 MW Hydroelectric
Rutshuru is a 13.8 MW hydro power plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #13 of 13 hydro plants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it accounts for 0.46% of the country's total hydro capacity of 3,019 MW. The largest hydro plant in the country is Inga II at 1,775 MW, making Rutshuru 128 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Mukungwa (12 MW, Hydro), Ntaruka (11.5 MW, Hydro), and Ishasha River (10 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the North Kivu province, approximately 50 km from Goma.
11 years old
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
- 14. largest of 15 plants in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- #21,924 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,066 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.45% of the installed capacity of Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
8 plants within 100 km, 114 MW combined
Source: Reuters
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rutshuru is a hydro power plant producing approximately 48 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
Democratic Republic of the Congo- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Democratic Republic of the Congo — Energy Profile
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