Mukungwa II is a 2.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Rwanda, operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited since its commissioning in 2010. Ranked #6 of 6 hydro plants in Rwanda, this facility contributes 1.96% of the country's total hydro capacity of 128 MW. The largest hydro plant in Rwanda is Rusizi II at 44 MW, making Mukungwa II 17.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nyabarongo I (28 MW, Hydro), Jabana 2 (20 MW, Oil), and Rutshuru (13.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Northern Province, approximately 80 km from Kigali.
16 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 11. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #33,017 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,253 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.29% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda operates 7 plants totalling 143 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 141 MW combined
Source: REG
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mukungwa II is a hydro power plant producing approximately 9 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
Rwanda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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