DFC Announces $3.1 Million Grant for Weza Power to Expand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation today announced a $3.1 million technical assistance grant to support Weza Power to accelerate its work
A New Dawn for Electricity Access in Burundi?
As I''ve been following Burundi''s progress, even if some challenges need to be addressed, it''s clear that the country has taken a bold step forward with the ambitious target of
Powering a sustainable future in Burundi
Our portfolio company Anzana Electric Group is taking on the challenge of transforming energy access in Burundi by aiming to take the country from 12% electrification to 70%.
Burundi to Expand Power Grid with $1.4B International Support
Burundi is set to expand its power grid next year with $1.4 billion in funding from international agencies, aiming to bring electricity to 300,000 people in rural areas by 2024 and reach
Burundi launches Jiji hydroelectric plant, adding 32.5MW to national
Located in the picturesque Songa zone of Bururi Province, the Jiji plant is poised to inject 32.5 megawatts (MW) of clean power into the national grid, significantly boosting electricity access
MIGA Guarantee to Support Rural Electrification in Burundi
This project is expected to address this gap by expanding grid connectivity in rural Burundi, leveraging renewable energy supply that will be integrated into the grid in the coming years.
USTDA, Weza Power to Expand Rural Electricity Access in Burundi
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has awarded a feasibility study grant to Burundi-based Weza Power SURL (Weza Power) to help
Burundi''s energy consumption | Power and Energy
Electricity is primarily generated from hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants fueled by diesel. The electrical grid covers only limited parts of the country, primarily cities, and about 10
Weza Power
Weza Power is a privately owned & operated electricity distribution company in Burundi. It is working to connect 9 million people by providing electricity to residential & business customers across peri
DFC''s $3.1M Boost for Burundi''s Grid Expansion
This initiative is part of an innovative public-private partnership between Weza Power and the Government of Burundi. The project aims to help connect over 40,000 new homes and