Rusizi II is a 43.8 MW hydro power plant in Rwanda, operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited since 1989. Ranked #1 of 6 hydro plants in Rwanda, it accounts for 34.33% of the country's total hydro capacity of 128 MW. The largest hydro plant in Rwanda is Rusizi II at 44 MW, making it the same size as this facility. Nearby plants include Ruzizi I (81 MW, Hydro), Rusizi I (29.8 MW, Hydro), and Kabu (20 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Western Province, approximately 30 km from the city of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
37 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 1. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #14,843 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,377 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 22.61% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
37 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda operates 7 plants totalling 143 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 186 MW combined
Source: REG
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rusizi II is a hydro power plant producing approximately 153 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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