Ruzizi IV Hydroelectric Power Station
Ruzizi IV Hydroelectric Power Station, is a proposed hydro-power plant, with planned capacity installation of 287 megawatts (385,000 hp) when completed.[1]
| Ruzizi IV Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Map of Rwanda showing the location of Ruzizi IV Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Coordinates | 02°42′04″S 28°58′12″E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Ruzizi River |
| Commission date | 2030 (expected) |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Installed capacity | 287 MW (385,000 hp) |
Location
The power station is located on Ruzizi River, straddling the common border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DC). Its location is approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi), as the crow flies, west of the town of Bugarama, in Rusizi District, in Rwanda's Western Province, approximately 252 kilometres (157 mi), southwest of Kigali, the capital city of that country.[2] Ruzizi IV, lies in proximity to three other hydroelectric power stations along River Ruzizi, namely Rizizi I, II and III.[1]
Overview
This power station is the fourth 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 January 2020.[1] Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Power Station is a 147 megawatts hydroelectricity power station under development since the early 2010s.[3] The power generated from these power stations is shared equally between the three neighboring countries.[1]
Funding
In January 2020, the African Development Bank approved a grant of €8 million towards the preparation of this project. This follows another grant of US$980,000 approved in late 2018 by the Partnership for Africa Development's Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), towards the same goal.[1][4]
References
- New Times (14 January 2020). "Rwanda: AfDB to Fund Ruzizi IV Hydro Power Project" (via AllAfrica.com). New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- Globefeed.com (20 January 2020). "Distance between Kigali and Bugarama, Western Province, Rwanda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- Michael Harris (4 January 2016). "AfDB approves financing for 147-MW Ruzizi 3 hydropower plant". Hydroworld.com. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- NS Energy Staff Writer (14 January 2020). "AfDB approves €8m grant for Ruzizi IV hydropower project preparation". United Kingdom: NS Energy Business News. Retrieved 20 January 2020.