Songa Energy develops, builds, owns and operates two grid-connected hydropower plants in south-central Burundi on the Upper Ruvyironza River (1.65 MW) and the Upper Mulembwe River (9.0 MW). Construction began on the hydropower plants in 2023, with the first power to be delivered onto the Burundi national grid by the end of 2024.

After six months of intense work, our team of engineers and consultants has finished detailed Read more
We use the term "energy poverty" to refer to poor access to modern energy services Read more
In Burundi the rains have started in earnest, and for our work on rivers the Read more
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Contact Us

E-mail: info@virungapower.com
Address: Old East Building
Place de l’Indépendance
Bujumbura, Burundi