Power mix by fuel (Burundi)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Burundi electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
184gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
75.5%low-carbon electricity
75.5%renewables
24.5%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Burundi
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kabu | Hydro | 20 |
| 2 | Rwegura | Hydro | 18 |
| 3 | Mpanda Burundi | Hydro | 10 |
| 4 | Mubuga GWG | Solar | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Burundi?
There are 4 current or operating power-plant records in Burundi in this open dataset, with about 56 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Burundi?
Kabu is the largest at about 20 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Burundi?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (3 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Burundi's electricity grid?
Burundi's grid carbon intensity is about 184 gCO₂/kWh, with 75.5% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).