Power mix by fuel (Rwanda)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Rwanda electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
354gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
49.6%low-carbon electricity
49.6%renewables
50.4%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Rwanda
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Kivu power plant | Gas | 56 |
| 2 | Rusizi II | Hydro | 44 |
| 3 | Rusizi I | Hydro | 30 |
| 4 | Nyabarongo I | Hydro | 28 |
| 5 | Jabana 2 | Oil | 20 |
| 6 | Mukungwa | Hydro | 12 |
| 7 | Ntaruka | Hydro | 11 |
| 8 | Rwamagana solar | Solar | 8 |
| 9 | Jabana 1 | Oil | 8 |
| 10 | Gisenyi | Waste | 4 |
| 11 | Mukungwa II | Hydro | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Rwanda?
There are 11 current or operating power-plant records in Rwanda in this open dataset, with about 223 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Rwanda?
Lake Kivu power plant is the largest at about 56 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Rwanda?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (6 plants), across 5 fuel types in total.
How clean is Rwanda's electricity grid?
Rwanda's grid carbon intensity is about 354 gCO₂/kWh, with 49.6% 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)).