4 FAQs about Solar power with grid backup in Burundi
Where is Burundi's first solar power plant located?
Burundi’s first solar PV power plant has reached commercial operation. Located in Mubuga in the Gitega Province, the project – which is the country’s first grid-connected solar project by an independent power producer (IPP) – has made a meaningful contribution to Burundi’s generation capacity.
What is the solar PV project in Burundi?
The solar PV project in Burundi is a 7.5 MW plant located in Mubuga. Interconnection is expected in Q3 2020, which will increase Burundi's installed electricity capacity by 14%.
Will a 7.5 MW solar power plant improve Burundi's energy supply?
7.5MW solar PV power plant in Mubuga, Burundi, will improve the energy supply of nearly 90,000 people, while providing 300 temporary and 50 permanent jobs.
Does Burundi have solar power?
Burundi has natural conditions favourable to the sustainable use of water and solar energy or wind power. The solar potential of Burundi is very interesting. The average annual power received is around 2000 kWh / m² per year, equivalent to the best European regions (southern Mediterranean).