Ruzizi III Hydropower Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda
Source: International Water Power
The Ruzizi III project is a planned 206 MW run-of-river hydropower plant on the Ruzizi River, designed to supply electricity to Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. It is expected to reach financial close in 2026 and will significantly increase installed capacity in the three countries.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- International Water Power
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Ruzizi III project is a planned 206 MW run-of-river hydropower plant on the Ruzizi River, designed to supply electricity to Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. It is expected to reach financial close in 2026 and will significantly increase installed capacity in the three countries. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda |
Source
Source | International Water Power |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-22 |
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