Rwanda Electricity Sector Strengthening Project

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The objective of the Electricity Sector Strengthening Project for Rwanda is to enhance the operational efficiency of the utility and increase electricity access. The project has three components: component A, electricity sector capacity strengthening; component B, increased access to electricity services; and component C, technical assistance and project implementation support. Component A will support EUCL to establish a comprehensive MIS to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable processes covering network operations and maintenance (O&M); commercial functions; and management of corporate resources. The primary activities will include the design, supply, installation, and operationalization (including staff training) of an integrated MIS with several modules covering commercial, network operation, and corporate functions. Component B will support electricity connections of new consumers all over Rwanda and network reinforcements, where required, to ensure that network expansion does not compromise the quality of supply; and strengthening of the Kigali 15KV distribution network to provide sufficient capacity to meet increased demand from new economic activities. Kigali City and its environs constitute the biggest load center in Rwanda, currently consuming about 57 percent of the total energy supplied to the national grid. Component C will support studies to enhance sector performance and sector development, especially as related to grid supply and reliability, as well as providing support for project management and the SWG.