Transmission Infrastructure Design

High Voltage Transmission Lines & Substations Design – Rwanda

Energy Transmission | Technical Assistance & Design

Project Overview

The project consisted of the feasibility study of 50km 110kV transmission line Rwinkwavu-Kirehe and associated substations, 40.71km 110kV transmission line Rukarara-Huye-Gisagara and associated substations, 3x30MVA 110/30kV Bugesera Industrial Park (BIP) substation, 18 km 110kV BIP to BIA transmission line with associated substations, 26.7km-110kV transmission line Gabiro - Nyagatare and associated substations, 1.5km 110kV Rulindo – Gicumbi transmission line and associated substations.

Impact

Enabled development of over 117km of 110kV transmission infrastructure
Strengthened grid capacity to support Bugesera Industrial Park
Enhanced interconnection between generation and load centers
Created comprehensive environmental and social safeguards framework

Project Details

Duration

2019–2020

Location

Southern, Eastern and Northern Provinces, Rwanda

Client

Energy Development Corporation (EDCL)

Scope

Multiple 110kV lines: Rwinkwavu-Kirehe (50km), Rukarara-Huye-Gisagara (40.71km), 3x30MVA BIP substation, BIP-BIA (18km), Gabiro-Nyagatare (26.7km), Rulindo-Gicumbi (1.5km) + associated substations

Challenges Addressed

Coordinating multiple transmission line projects across three provinces

Managing complex ESIA and RAP requirements for transmission corridors

Designing substations for industrial park with specific load requirements

Ensuring technical compatibility across integrated transmission network

Our Services

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)

Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan

Development of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

Detailed topographic study and profiling

Detailed engineering design of 110kV transmission lines

Detailed engineering design of 220/110kV and 110/30kV substations

Preparation of the Tender documents