The Ruzizi Hydropower Plant IV will be located on Ruzizi River. The plant is designed to have a capacity of 287 MW, allowing for the full utilisation of the 500 MW potential of the Ruzizi River. The project objectives are to:
• Serve as interconnection of three countries Rwanda, Burundi and DRC
• Offer greater and more reliable access to electricity which will also improve the quality of basic social services delivery including health, education, and improved security
• Improve energy trade among member countries
• Ensure reliability and economic power supply by switching to cheap and renewable sources.
Construction of 287 MW Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project
Energy