Universal Electricity Access

Power Distribution Lines Construction – Eastern Province

Energy Distribution | Large-Scale Rural Electrification

Project Overview

The project forms part of the Rwanda National Strategy Transformation (NST1) which aimed at achieving the Universal Electricity success to Rwanda households.

Impact

Provided electricity access to 137,506 rural households in Eastern Province
Major contribution to Rwanda's universal electricity access goal
Enhanced economic opportunities and quality of life for over 600,000 people
Supported health, education and agricultural development

Project Details

Duration

2025–2027

Location

Bugesera, Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Kirehe, Ngoma, Kayonza, Rwamagana Districts, Eastern Province, Rwanda

Client

Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL)

Scope

903km 30kV lines + 2,904km LV lines + 137,506 household connections

Challenges Addressed

Massive scale: 3,807km of distribution lines across seven districts

Managing 137,506 individual household connections

Coordinating construction across diverse Eastern Province terrain

Meeting NST1 universal access targets on schedule

Our Services

Review and approval of the detailed designs

Project Management

Control and supervision of the works

Factory acceptant tests of the project equipment and materials

Tests and commissioning of the installations