Power supply overview

RWANDAS POWER SUPPLY GISENYI MAY 2009

OVER VIEW
Background Hydro power Micro hydro power Thermal power Solar power Geothermal power Methane gas Wind energy

Background
Rwanda has abundant power resources, especially hydrological and other renewable resources, yet there is widespread power insufficiency all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop the resources and improve power supply. Planning for modern power supply, especially electricity that has been limited mainly to urban and semi-urban areas. A standard shift in power planning is required to achieve equitable modern power distribution.

Power supply system

An inadequate and inefficient power supply system, arising from stunted generation capacity growth, a monopolised transmission and distribution company and poor utility commercial practices, has been prevalent. The subsector badly needs large investments and careful utility practices.

Challenges
Sustainable development was difficult to achieve as it was incompatible with economic poverty that was prevalent in the country. Therefore, Government has the challenge of expanding access to affordable, reliable and adequate power supplies to address the poverty issues.

Power sector contribution

The power sector is directly linked to the other sectors of the economy, providing their lifeblood. The sector is a major contributor to Government revenues, and decisions taken in the sector have a direct bearing on the performance of the other sectors. The policy framework provides for harmonisation with the policies of the other sectors of the economy as well as the decision making process on either side.

goal Power sector g

With the above background, the main policy goal in the power sector has been set as: To meet the Energy needs of Rwandas population for social and economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Rwanda - Hydropower

Plant capacities
Four small hydropower plants in Rwanda
Mukungwa (12.5 MW) Ntaruka (11.76MW) Gihira (1.8 MW) Gisenyi (1.2 MW)

One HPP shared with DRC and Burundi Rusizi II (12MW for Rwanda) From Rusizi I (3.5 MW for Rwanda)

Nyabarongo (27.5 MW) and Rukarara (9.5 MW) are near future projects to be connected to the grid.
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Ntaruka and Mukungwa

Gihira and Gisenyi

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Micro hydropower
About 333 potential sites 25 sites are being developed and are anticipated to be connected to the national or local grid. 5 Micro Hydro Power Plants (5,15 MW) funded by Belgian Technical Cooperation 6 Sites currently being developed (total 1.6 MW) through Private sector development, Under a Dutch-German Partnership, Energizing Development. 8 micro hydro plants (6.35 MW) by GoR and 4 Microhydro Sites ( by UNIDO)
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Rwandas microhydro plant site map

GoR 8 micro hydro plants (6.35 MW)

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Thermal power
Plant capacities The second national power resource used is thermal power Four thermal power plants in Rwanda
Jabana1 (7.8 MW) Jabana2 (20MW) Aggreko1, Gikondo (10 MW)

Aggreko2, Mukungwa (5 MW)

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Jabana2 thermal power plant

20 MW Jabana thermal power plant has been initiated by Government of Rwanda, through ELECTROGAZ. The project has been funded by the World Bank and the Government. This heavy fuel fired power plant is to replace AGGREKO Rental Power generators which is very expensive in fuel and use. GoR is in negotiations with Aggreko for production of 7MW.
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Solar Photovoltaic Systems

The Partnership Rhineland Palatinate Rwanda has distributed Solar Panels of 1kW capacity in each District The Indian Government has granted Solar equipment for the electrification of 35 schools The Belgian Technical Cooperation has been electrifying 85 Health Centers in 9 different Districts 116 Health Centers are being equipped with Solar Panels 1 MW Solar power plant project with the 1st phase of 250 KW in operation at mount Jali (since 2007) A co-operation between:
Jali (250kW) Solar Power Plant Activities in the partner country Rwanda
-Ministry of InfrastructureRWANDA -Stadtwerke Mainz AG, GERMANY -Kigali City Council (KCC), RWANDA -Electrogaz, RWANDA -Jumlage RhnaniePalatinat/RWANDA 15

Geothermal power
Rwanda possesses geothermal resources in the form of hot springs along the belt of Lake Kivu with a power generation potential of about 170320 MW. Preliminary technical exploration studies are currently being conducted. Once the resource assessment is completed, good potential sites can be developed by the private sector. Currently, the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) investigates the geothermal potential throughout Rwanda. Chevron had completed a study and recommended that the locations of Gisenyi in the north of Lake Kivu and Mashyuza in the south of Lake Kivu further, should be their choices for detailed exploration
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Methane gas
One of the biggest inputs into the electricity grid in the near future will be power generated from Methane Gas extracted from the bottom of lake Kivu. The government-sponsored 4.5 MW methane gas pilot project and its first phase has been completed The Rwandan Investment Group (RIG) is developing a pilot project with an expected output of 3.6 MW. The government of Rwanda has signed an agreement with Contour Global for production of 100MW from methane gas in lake Kivu at Kibuye
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Power Production Sharing

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National Production

67.31MW Exclusive of 15MW from Aggreko IMPORTS 1MW 3.5MW EXPORTS

From Kabare UETCL From Rusizi 1

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National Electrification
Rwandas electrification rate is very low, with grid access of only 5% for the whole country Only 104881(end of 2008) customers are connected to the grid. Kigali city consumption 61.5% and 38.5% for areas other than Kigali. For an increased access from 5 to 16% ( enterprises&households), there is a programme to reach to at least 350,000 connections by 2012
Using Solar to supplement grid electricity; Access by 100% of all clinics Access by 100% of all local administration offices Access by more than 50% of all primary and secondary schools

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Transmission & Distribution

In terms of network infrastructure development, The national transmission grid consists of some 1800 km of medium and high voltage lines. The distribution system consists of both medium voltage and low-voltage networks, with a significant proportion being located in Kigali. About 84% of the customers are connected through prepaid metres.
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Wind energy
Wind is one of the most

economically competitive renewable energy sources.

A national Wind Atlas is being

developed under the support of Belgian Government

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Legal and Regulatory Framework

Monopoly of Electrogaz was shifted to create a conducive environment for private investment in the sector Gas and Electricity laws have already been approved by cabinet. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) was established to regulate certain public utilities, amongst which electricity and gas Utilities operators with specific mission :
Public services are provided according to required standards; Public service providers are financially viable; Good competitive conditions are maintained and investments in the sector are facilitated; and Consumers are protected from abuses of monopoly power

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Thank you for your attention

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