At a Glance
Transmission network length
June 2023
Transmission network length
June 2026
Overview
As of end of June 2023, the total length of the transmission network, including 220kV and 110kV lines, was recorded at 1158 km across the country.
The 70kV lines previously running through Birembo-Musha to Kabarondo substation that existed till 2013, were upgraded to 110 kV to improve network reliability and power supply stability amidst the country’s changing power demand profile.
Related Projects
110kV Jabana-Mt. Kigali-Gahanga and associated substations
The project consists of building a 27km long 110KV transmission line linking Jabana, Mont Kigali up to Gahanga Substation.
View project110 kV Gasogi-KSEZ
The project consists of building a 2.2km long 110KV transmission line linking Gasogi substation to Kigali Special Economic Zone
View project110 kV Single Circuit: Mukungwa-Nyabihu
The project consists of construction of 29km long transmission line linking Mukungwa to Nyabihu
View project220 KV Bwishyura-Kigoma-Rwabusoro
The project consists of building a 62 km long 220KV transmission line linking Bwishyura, Kigoma and Rwabusoro.
View project110 kV Rukarara-Kilinda
This is 110 KV transmission line with a length of 31.5km. It evacuates power from Rukarara Hydropower plant to Kilinda Substation
View project220/110 kV Mamba-Rwabusoro-(110kV) Bugesera- Gahanga
The project consists of building a 84.5 km long transmission line evacuating power from Hakan Peat to Power plant in Gisagara District up to Gahanga in through Rwabusoro and Bugesera substations
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