Multinational - Study on Power Transmission Lines Related to the Rusumo Falls Dam

The study on the development of the Rusumo Falls hydroelectric site within the regional framework of NELSAP is a vehicle of socio-political stability of the great lakes subregion. This study and the related project are an appropriate response to specific constraints and difficulties in the supply of electricity in the sub-region. In fact, the implementation of projects for the generation of electric power at competitive costs in comparison with the thermal power alternative, and the interconnections which will stem from this study will result in an increase in the rate of access by the population to electricity, which is otherwise low in the six NEL countries, as well as in the enhancement of electric power trade between Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and beyond, with increased electricity supply at reasonable prices in the long run. Implementation of the projects which will stem from the study will allow for the reduction of the electricity supply deficit and increased access by the population to electricity. This will contribute to the improvement of the quality of electricity supply and strengthen trade in electrical energy in the sub-region.