Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project: VAC System

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Project name: Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric

Client: Andritz Hydro GmbH

Turbine type: Francis

Capacity: 90 MW

Scope of work: VAC system – design, supply equipment & materials, supervision.

Location: Kagera River, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi in East Africa

Completion date: May/2023

Key highlight:

  • Affected from Covid-19 pandemic, remote control at the beginning time.
  • Entire VAC system was designed in 3D.
  • This project is one of the key plants of the region as it aims to increase the supply of electricity to the national grids of Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi in East Africa.