Burundi’s sensitivity to fluctuating international oil prices can be reduced as solar energy occupies a larger share of the nation’s energy mix, ultimately resulting in more stable economic conditions. Burundi has unquestionable solar potential, but there are obstacles to overcome..
Burundi’s sensitivity to fluctuating international oil prices can be reduced as solar energy occupies a larger share of the nation’s energy mix, ultimately resulting in more stable economic conditions. Burundi has unquestionable solar potential, but there are obstacles to overcome..
Burundi’s on-grid solar market is in its nascent stages, with around 9 MW of installed solar PV capacity as of 2023. The government is actively promoting solar energy through initiatives like the National Electrification Strategy, aiming to increase access to electricity, particularly in rural areas..
“Burundi is positioned to lead the region in solar energy development thanks to 2,000 hours of yearly sunshine, the intensity of the solar radiation, and untapped solar potential,” said. .
The solar system's estimated life cycle cost is $15,334.39. Furthermore, it offsets or mitigates over 34 tons of CO 2e emissions from diesel generator use. The insights from this paper can guide and encourage the Burundi government and interested stakeholders to adopt PV system designs to address electricity shortage..
• Solar: Average daily solar insolation is 4–5 kWh/m2/day, indicating strong solar potential for Burundi (“Energy Profile Burundi” n.d.). There is a growing number of households, businesses, schools, and health clinics using distributed, off-grid solar. These systems can serve as an alternative [pdf]
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