Expected ROI of standalone energy storage project in Burundi 2025

What is the primary energy supply in Burundi?

The remainder of the primary energy supply is from oil (“Burundi Energy Profile” 2021). However, a majority (98%) of the renewable energy supply in Burundi is bioenergy. The remainder of the renewable energy supply is hydroelectric, and solar power (“Burundi Energy Profile” 2021).

How much solar power is available in Burundi?

Hydropower: 1,700 MW of potential. 300 MW are economically possible (“Burundi” 2022). Solar: Average daily solar insolation is 4–5 kWh/m2/day, indicating strong solar potential for Burundi (“Energy Profile Burundi” n.d.). There is a growing number of households, businesses, schools, and health clinics using distributed, off-grid solar.

What can a Burundi Energy Center do?

For example, such a center in Burundi could focus on funding and implementing solar-plus-storage technologies for rural and remote households. The 2015 Electricity Act enables foreign investments into the power sector. In addition, laws in Burundi allow tax benefits for energy investment and public-private partnership.

How much electricity will Songa energy supply in Burundi?

They will supply over 62 GWh of clean, baseload electricity to the national grid annually. Songa Energy is part of Anzana Electric Group’s broader portfolio in Burundi. This includes Weza Power – an electricity distribution utility that aims to connect over two thirds of the population (around 9 million people) over the next 7 years.

Which region of Burundi has a high potential for wind energy harvesting?

Another study found that the Bujumbura region has a high potential for wind energy harvesting (Placide, Lollchund, and Dalso 2021). Geothermal: According to the Burundi Ministry for Energy and Mines, the Rift Valley region of the country is likely to have geothermal potential (Manirakiza 2012).

How much electricity does Burundi use per capita?

Electricity consumption per capita is very low, at 25 kWh per person annually (“Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Burundi” 2015). Only seven other countries have lower electricity consumption per capita (“Per Capita Electricity Use” n.d.). One reason for low per-capita electricity consumption is the high tariff rate.