Burundi s outdoor energy storage policy

What is Burundi's energy sector policy?

Burundi’s 2006 energy sector policy requires up-dating and amending, taking into account the country’s domestic situation and integrating the regional energy strategy developed with the East African Community (EAC).

Will Burundi adopt energy policy in 2011?

The government of Burundi is expected to adopt the energy policy – including the associated imple-mentation strategy and investment plan – in 2011.

How does Burundi's energy ENVI-ronment affect its natural resources?

Burundi’s energy envi-ronment also harms its natural resources: high population growth and reliance on traditional biomass for cooking have contributed to severe deforestation, exacerbating the damage caused during the 1993 to 2004 political crises.

What is euei PDF 'energy strategy & action plan for Burundi'?

The objective of EUEI PDF‘s project “Energy Strategy and Action Plan for Burundi” was to support the Ministry of Energy and Mines in developing a new national energy policy.

Why does Burundi have a low energy supply?

Additionally, an embargo in 1996 and the scarcity of for-eign currency have contributed to energy projects receiving little investment. Burundi’s electrical grid supplies 30.6 MW, most of which comes from the Rwegura and Mugere hydropower plants (generating 18 and 8 MW respectively).

Does Burundi need geothermal energy?

Burundi possesses large deposits of peat in the order to 50 million tonnes. Household energy needs could be met by carbonising peat with agricultural waste in small, cost-effi-cient, and widely distributed stoves. Located at the margins of the Rift Valley, Burundi is also well placed to benefit from geothermal energy.