Ruvyironza Site Overview
Construction on our Upper Ruvyironza site is progressing well, and here is a drone overview of the site – from the powerhouse to the intake structure. Enjoy!
Ruvyironza Construction
After about six months of construction on our Upper Ruvyironza hydropower plant, we are proud to report that excavation is complete for access roads, weir, waterway, and powerhouse. Now concreting has begun on the weir and waterway. At the same…
Ruvyironza Groundbreaking
On May 24, 2023 we celebrated the official launch of construction activities for our Upper Ruvyironza hydropower site. We were joined by leadership from the Ministry of Energy, US Embassy, Virunga Power, Gitega Governor, local community and many friends from…
Gridworks Investment
Gridworks Development Partners, a UK government-backed investor in Africa’s electricity networks, has committed to invest $50 million in Virunga Power for construction of Songa Energy’s hydropower projects in Burundi, among other projects in Malawi, Kenya and Zambia. Rural electrification is…
Land Acquisition Process
Over the past several months we have been conducting extensive community consultations with land owners who will be impacted by our 1.65 MW project in Ryansoro Commune, Gitega Province. Our team has been working closely with international and Burundian consultants…