Burundi
power plants.
Burundi has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 81 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 43.2% of operating capacity (35 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 37%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Jiji Hydroelectric Plant (35 MW, recorded start year 2025).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Burundi electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Burundi
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Burundi
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Burundi get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, Burundi's capacity is led by hydro at 43.2% (35 MW), then natural gas at 37% and solar at 17.3%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Burundi?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Burundi is Jiji Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 35 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2025.
How many power plants does Burundi have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in Burundi, with 81 MW in all.
Can I see Burundi's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Burundi to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.