The Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower Plants Development Project aims to improve Burundi’s electric power generation. With the combined installed capacity of the two plants, estimated at 48 MW, the national installed power generation capacity (which is now 39 MW) will more than double. The project included the development of two hydropower plants and the construction of infrastructure required for electric power transmission and distribution.

As such, it will contribute to reducing the country’s energy shortfall and promoting green and inclusive growth. The project is structured into 3 (three) components: Component A comprises the Hydropower Plants and Related Infrastructure, Component B focuses on project technical assistance and Component C deals with electricity sector institutional development support.

The project will benefit the entire Burundian population as interconnection will enable it to take advantage of increased national electricity supply made possible by the project.