Rural Electrification

Rural Electrification – Gisagara & Nyanza Districts

Energy Distribution | Rural Electrification & Grid Extension

Project Overview

The project consisted of the design, supply and installation of 189km of 30kV and 328km 0.4kV distribution lines and connection of 15,500 customers.

Impact

Provided electricity access to 15,500 rural households
Enhanced economic opportunities in Nyanza and Gisagara districts
Supported Rwanda's universal electricity access goals

Project Details

Duration

2017–2019

Location

Nyanza and Gisagara Districts, Southern Province, Rwanda

Client

Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL)

Scope

189km 30kV + 328km 0.4kV distribution lines + 122 transformers + 15,500 customer connections

Challenges Addressed

Large-scale rural electrification across two districts

Managing 15,500 individual customer connections

Coordinating installation of 122 transformers across rural areas

Quality control across 517km of distribution lines

Our Services

Reviewing and updating of the detailed design and drawings of the project

Assistance to the Client in the contract negotiation with the contractors

Implementation of ESMP ARAP

Supervision of civil works, erection works, cable stretching

Supervision and approval of site test and commissioning of equipment, system and facilities

Check and approval of complete set of As-Built drawings, and documentations

Management of the Defect Liability Period