Rwanda
power plants.
Rwanda has 7 operating power plants in the catalog, 169 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 48.6% of operating capacity (82 MW), with hydro a distant second at 26.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Lake Kivu Power Plant (56 MW).
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: .
Rwanda 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 Rwanda
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Rwanda
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 Rwanda get its electricity?
Across the 7 operating plants in the catalog, Rwanda's capacity is led by natural gas at 48.6% (82 MW), then hydro at 26.1% and oil at 17.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Rwanda?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Rwanda is Lake Kivu Power Plant, a natural gas facility with 56 MW of capacity.
How many power plants does Rwanda have?
The catalog tracks 7 operating power plants in Rwanda, with 169 MW in all.
Can I see Rwanda's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Rwanda 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.