Burundi 600MW parity photovoltaic project with supporting energy storage

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3E is proud to be part of Burundi''s first utility-scale solar PV project. This project is the first grid-connected project receiving funding support from the Renewable Energy Performance

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For example, the DeGrussa Copper-Gold mine project in Western Australia is powered by a 10.6 MW solar PV farm and is coupled with a 6 MW battery facility to power the off-grid mine 2. The

Burundi 600MW parity photovoltaic project with supporting energy storage

4 FAQs about [Burundi 600MW parity photovoltaic project with supporting energy storage]

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 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 does electricity cost in Burundi?

Average power prices in Burundi are among the most expensive in the world, some sources citing the average tariff at USD 0.31/kWh (“REGIDESO to Nearly Triple Electricity Tariffs” 2017).

Why does Burundi need a gas power plant?

This is driven by a lack of supply, grid inefficiencies (24% of supply lost due to transmission and distribution network technical issues (Nsabimana 2020)), lack of investment in new infrastructure, and dependence on a leased gas power plant (“Burundi ClimateScope 2021” 2021).

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