Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Project
The project is being developed under NELSAP umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania funded by the World Bank. Rusumo falls Hydropower Project is planned to generate 80 MW and the power output will be shared equally by three countries. The project consists of a concrete dam with a crest length of 150m, a Headrace Tunnel of 460m, and a surface power station with 3*30MW Kaplan turbines.
Period
11 years
Status
Ongoing
Source of funds
AfDB,KfW,NDA,WB
Implementing organisation
REG/EDCL
Contact Person
Jean Damasecene Harerimana
Position
Hydropower Development Specialist
Location
Kigali
dharerimana@edcl.reg.rw
Phone
+250788463929
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