List of power stations in Burundi


This article lists all power stations in Burundi.

Hydroelectric

Burundi also has various power stations that are jointly owned by corporations in Burundi and neighboring countries.
Hydroelectric stationPartner nationsCoordinatesTypeRiverCapacityBurundi capacity shareYear completedRef
Ruzizi II Power StationBurundi, DRC, RwandaRun-of-the-riverRuzizi River36 MW12 MW1989
Rusumo Power StationBurundi, Rwanda, TanzaniaRun-of-the-riverKagera River80 MW26.4 MW2024
Ruzizi III Power StationBurundi, DRC, RwandaRun-of-the-riverRuzizi River147 MW2027
Ruzizi IV Power StationBurundi, DRC, RwandaRun-of-the-riverRuzizi River287 MW2030

Ruzizi I is owned and operated by Société Nationale d'Électricité (SNEL) of DRC, which sells electricity into Burundi's grid. Despite having a contractual agreement, the electricity is considered an import.