Accelerating Access to Clean and Reliable Electricity in Burundi

A new World Bank-financed project will support the increase of electricity access in Burundi and help to improve the country''s energy sector performance.

SOBEP – Société Burundaise des Énergies Propres

SOBEP (Burundian Clean Energy Company) is a leader in clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental management, committed to fostering a prosperous and resilient Burundi.

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MIGA Guarantee to Support Rural Electrification in Burundi

Weza Power is a newly established private utility formed under an innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework to expand the electricity distribution network and increase access to clean,

Burundi

Only 10% of the population has access to electricity in Burundi, a low rate compared to other countries of the East African Community. The Energy Strategy and Action Plan provides a

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Status Access to electricity is a major challenge for the c. un-try. While 63% of the urban population have access to electricity, in rural areas only 3% have electricity.

3 Frequently Asked Questions about "Burundi clean electricity"

Is poor quality power service undermining economic growth in Burundi?

Poor-quality power service is undermining opportunities for economic growth in Burundi and the lack of investments has compromised access to expansion efforts.

What is the ascent Burundi project?

The ASCENT Burundi Project will support the Government of Burundi's (GoB) Universal Access Program, launched in 2023 and will reinforce the medium voltage network across the country while rehabilitating, modernizing, and expanding Bujumbura's distribution network.

How will the gob support grid electrification in peri-urban and rural areas?

To accelerate efforts in expanding electricity access, the GoB will be partnering with the private sector to support grid electrification in peri-urban and rural areas. The project will support a distribution pilot led by Weza Power – a newly created private utility that signed an Interim Public Partnership Agreement with the government.

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