Ntaruka is an 11.5 MW hydro power plant in Rwanda, operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited since its commissioning in 1959. It plays a role in the country's renewable energy sector. Ranked #5 of 6 hydro plants in Rwanda, Ntaruka's 11.5 MW represents 9.01% of Rwanda's total hydro capacity of 128 MW. The largest hydro plant in Rwanda is Rusizi II at 44 MW, making Ntaruka 3.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jabana 2 (20 MW, Oil), Rutshuru (13.8 MW, Hydro), and Mukungwa (12 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Northern Province, approximately 80 km from the capital city, Kigali.
67 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 7. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #23,065 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,322 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 5.94% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
67 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, 132 MW combined
Source: REG
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ntaruka is a hydro power plant producing approximately 40 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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