Lifexpress Burundi has joined the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE), signaling its intent to scale utility-scale renewable energy and mini-grid development in Burundi.

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The Jiji Hydroelectric Power Station has been officially commissioned, marking a significant milestone in Burundi's energy infrastructure.

The commissioning of the 17 MW Mulembwe plant completes the Jiji Mulembwe hydropower complex, significantly enhancing Burundi's energy capacity and reliability.

The SOLEIL-Nyakiriza project in Burundi has been extended by two years with additional GIZ support to scale up solar deployment across 700 public sites and 12,000 households, supporting the national goal of 70% electricity access by 2030.

Burundi has launched its first solar-powered EV charging infrastructure, signaling the start of a nascent e-mobility market supported by local commercial banks.

Burundi has operationalized solar-hybrid systems at five district hospitals under a UNDP-led initiative, with a second phase expanding to nine additional sites by April 2026.

The inauguration confirms the operational status of the initial phase of Burundi's solar-powered health facility initiative, marking a milestone in the national expansion program.