Rusizi I is a 29.8 MW hydro power plant in Rwanda, operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited since 1958. Ranked #2 of 6 hydro plants in Rwanda. Its 29.8 MW accounts for 23.35% of the country's total hydro capacity of 128 MW. The largest hydro plant in Rwanda is Rusizi II at 44 MW, making Rusizi I 1.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ruzizi I (81 MW, Hydro) and Rusizi II (43.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Western Province, approximately 30 km from the city of Bukavu.
68 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 2. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #16,998 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,904 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 15.39% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
68 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda operates 7 plants totalling 143 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 204 MW combined
Source: REG
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rusizi I is a hydro power plant producing approximately 104 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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