Rwamagana solar is an 8.5 MW solar power plant in Rwanda, operated by Scatec Solar Company and GigaWatt Global Cooperatief since 2015. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plants in Rwanda, Rwamagana solar accounts for 100% of the country's solar capacity, which totals 8 MW. It is also the largest solar plant in Rwanda at 8 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jabana 2 (20 MW, Oil) and Jabana 1 (7.8 MW, Oil). Rwamagana solar is located in the Eastern Province, approximately 50 km east of Kigali.
11 years old
Rwanda, Africa
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rwamagana solar is a solar power plant producing approximately 13 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Rwanda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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