Rwanda - Scaling Up Energy Access Project

The proposed Scaling-Up Energy Access project covers the Northern and Western provinces of Rwanda. The project will: (i) upgrade and rehabilitate two existing substations in Northern Province, the Gifurwe substation to 10MVA capacity and the Rulindo substation (also to be relocated) to 20MVA capacity; (ii) build about 464 km of medium voltage (MV) and 710 km of low-voltage (LV) distribution networks in both provinces; and (iii) connect 25,438 households and priority institutions (179 schools, 29 health centers and 25 sector administration offices) to the grid along the constructed distribution network areas. Construction is expected to be implemented over a period of 24 months after contract effectiveness and to be completed by August 2017. The project’s cost is estimated at UA 29.961 million. Its beneficiaries are mainly rural Rwandans, who will gain access to cheaper, reliable and sustainable electricity and related improved services.