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Solar Energy in Local Communities

Abstract*

Burundi is a small landlocked country in eastern central Africa with a total land area of 27,834 km2 and approximately 10.5 million inhabitants, making it the third most densely populated country in the continental Sub-Sahara Africa. The years of conflict between 1993 and 2015 have placed significant strain on Burundi’s economy and population, and Burundi has one of the lowest per capita Gross National Incomes (GNIs) in the world (US$280 in 2016)...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The objective of the Project is to expand access to energy services for households, enterprises, schools and health centers in rural areas of Burundi.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P164435

  • Active

  • David Majambere , Juliette Besnard

  • Republic of Burundi

  • Burundi

  • August 1, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    February 28, 2020

  • September 3, 2020

  • US$ 102.00 million

  • Ministère de l’Hydraulique, de l’Energie et des Mines (MINHEM)

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2020

  • US$ 100.00 million

  • N/A

  • Substantial

  • March 1, 2026

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • January 23, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 2.00
IDA Grant 100.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 100.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 100.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 102.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jul 31, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 305,948.40
Oct 19, 2022 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 32,253.34
Apr 25, 2022 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 452,276.47
Aug 16, 2022 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 135,119.90
Jun 21, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 690,342.20
May 16, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 141,288.98
Apr 27, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 86,622.06
Sep 13, 2022 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 164,539.78
Jan 5, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 326,266.90
Oct 24, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 412,198.97
Nov 1, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 2,414,406.80
Jan 16, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 524,284.06
Dec 1, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 621,271.00
Jun 7, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
May 25, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 120,308.90
May 30, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 124,111.21
Sep 26, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 150,690.62
Jun 15, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Cancel 35,459,380.00
Jun 8, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 509,738.66
Jul 25, 2023 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 524,626.56
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 733,223.10
Jun 4, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 432,079.38
Feb 13, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 458,316.60
Aug 21, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 316,383.25
Sep 3, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 71,491.90
Apr 29, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 148,626.95
Aug 29, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 302,980.72
Jul 25, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 407,407.44
Jul 25, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 157,433.20
Jul 25, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 423,062.34
Jul 11, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 354,951.22
May 10, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 277,901.00
Jul 12, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb -305,915.44
Jul 12, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb -354,918.22
Jul 11, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 305,948.44
Jun 20, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 106,737.04
Jun 27, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 148,626.95
Jun 27, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 444,733.44
Jul 31, 2024 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 354,951.22
Nov 8, 2021 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
May 24, 2021 IDA-D5670 Loan Disb 4,000,000.00
Feb 28, 2020 IDA-D5670 Loan Commitment 100,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-31
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-31
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-31
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-31
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-31
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-31

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People provided with new or improved electricity serviceValue0.000.00353073.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • People provided with new or improved electricity service - FemaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Health centers provided with new or improved electricity servicesValue0.000.00445.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Health centers provided with new or improved electricity services by standalone systemsValue0.000.00400.00
    DateFebruary 3, 2020November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Schools provided with new or improved electricity servicesValue0.000.00535.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Schools provided with new or improved electricity services by standalone systemsValue0.000.00400.00
    DateFebruary 3, 2020November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Households provided with clean and efficient cookstovesValue0.000.00300000.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019November 24, 2022March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Schools provided with clean and efficient cookstovesValue0.00122.00400.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • National Electrification Strategy and Plan prepared and adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Households provided with new electricity connections by stand-alone systemsValue0.000.0065000.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Geospatial analysis and planning platform established and operationalValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Households provided with clean and efficient cookstovesValue0.000.00300000.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Technicians trained in the provision of O&M services for solar systemsValue0.000.00200.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Volume of grants channeled to private solar and CEC companiesValue0.000.005400000.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Consumer awareness program developed, with a focus on female members of households and SMEsValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Volume of results-based financing channeled to private solar and CEC companiesValue0.000.008000000.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Renewable energy generation capacity of systems installed at health centersValue0.000.001.50
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Assessment of barriers to female entrepreneurship completed and action plan deliveredValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 19, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Renewable energy generation capacity of systems installed at schoolsValue0.000.000.01
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Earmarked grants for female enterprisesValue0.000.0020.00
    DateNovember 29, 2019October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment
  • Grievances received addressedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateFebruary 3, 2020October 20, 2023March 1, 2026
    Comment