What is Ruzizi III Energy Limited?

Ruzizi III Energy Limited (REL) is a special purpose vehicle that has been established and registered in Rwanda to develop the Ruzizi III Regional Hydroelectric project (Project). It is a key development project and will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region comprising Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.

How many power stations are there on the Ruzizi River?

This power station is the third in a cascade of power stations on the Ruzizi River, benefiting the countries of Burundi, DRC and Rwanda. The power stations include Ruzizi I (29.8 megawatts) and Ruzizi II (43.8 megawatts), both located northwest of Ruzizi III and both operational as of June 2017.

How will Ruzizi power be distributed?

The power generated will be distributed to the three countries via existing distribution networks, connected to Ruzizi I and Ruzizi II. Both power stations and the transmission networks will be rehabilitated. Rwanda is expected to absorb 68 megawatts of the 206 megawatts generated at Ruzizi III.

What is Ruzizi III hydroelectric power station?

Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Power Station is a proposed hydropower plant with planned capacity installation of 206 MW when completed. The power station is located on Ruzizi River, straddling the common border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DC).

What is a biomass resource in Rwanda?

Peat is another biomass resource in Rwanda. Peat is a spongy material resulting from incomplete decomposition of organic matter and is available in wetlands. Rwanda has up to 155 million tonnes of peat covering a combined area of 50,000 hectares. Rwanda relies on Peat for around 7% of the total power generation capacity.

What is the most used energy source in Rwanda?

As the above graph indicates, oil is the most used fuel in Rwanda for power generation (accounting for over 50% in 2020). Hydropower accounts for more than 40% of the total electricity generated in Rwanda and thus is the most used renewable energy source currently and is projected to remain so in the future.