Gisenyi is a 3.78 MW waste power plant in Rwanda, commissioned in 2010. Ranked #1 of 1 waste plants in Rwanda. This plant's capacity accounts for 100% of Rwanda's total waste capacity of 4 MW. The largest waste plant in Rwanda is Gisenyi at 4 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nyabarongo I (28 MW, Hydro) and KivuWatt (26 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Western Province, approximately 150 km northwest of Kigali.
16 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 10. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #31,279 worldwide by installed capacity
- #616 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 1.95% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
16 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
9 plants within 100 km, 151 MW combined
Source: Global Power Systems
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Rwanda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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