3 FAQs about Burundi to build solar panel factory

Where is Burundi's first solar power plant located?

Burundi's first solar PV power plant has reached commercial operation. Located in Mubuga in the Gitega Province, the project – which is the country's first grid-connected solar project by an independent power producer (IPP) – has made a meaningful contribution to Burundi's generation capacity.

Will a 7.5 MW solar power plant improve Burundi's energy supply?

7.5MW solar PV power plant in Mubuga, Burundi, will improve the energy supply of nearly 90,000 people, while providing 300 temporary and 50 permanent jobs.

Will Burundi double its solar power capacity in 2023?

In May 2023, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the solar field, during which he and Gigawatt Global announced their intention to double the generating capacity near the currently operating site.

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