The document discusses the Musarara mini-hydropower project in Rwanda, highlighting its capacity of 438 kW and construction duration of 5 years. Key lessons emphasize that private sector plants outperform public initiatives, and grid-connected systems are more viable than isolated ones. Five critical success factors for developing private sector-led hydropower projects are identified, including a solid business plan, favorable regulations, and strong ownership arrangements.

1. SMART VILLAGES WORKSHOP
New Thinking for off-grid communities worldwide
ARUSHA, TANZANIA, JUNE 3-5, 2014
PRIVATE SECTOR PRESENTER:
DAN KLINCK, COO
DC HYDROPOWER LTD (RWANDA)
MUSARARA MINI-HYDROPOWER PLANT
HYDROPOWER CASE STUDY

2. MUSARARA MINI-HYDRO PROJECT
Developer • Amahoro Energy (SOGEMR)
Capacity • 438 kW
Scheme • Run-of-the-River Scheme
Construction • 5 Years ( Primary Delays: Funding )
Development
Costs
• USD 2.2M
• 30% Developer
• 40% Debt
• 30% GIZ EnDev Program Grant
Annual Income • USD 500K
Mini-Grid • Original design to provide Shyra Hospital &
Villages with 500 households
• Completed with National Grid Connection
• Constructed 6km of MV Transmission Line

3. DIVERSION WEIR

4. DIVERSION WEIR

5. DIVERSION WEIR

6. CANAL

7. CANAL EXCAVATION

8. CANAL EXCAVATION

9. ACCESS ISSUES

10. CANAL

11. CANAL

12. CANAL

13. CANAL

14. CANAL & AQUADUCT

15. CANAL

16. CANAL & AQUADUCT

17. CANAL & AQUADUCT

18. CANAL & FOREBAY

19. FOREBAY

20. PENSTOCK

21. PENSTOCK

22. PENSTOCK

23. PENSTOCK

24. PENSTOCK

25. PENSTOCK

26. PENSTOCK (120m)

27. POWERHOUSE

28. ELECTROMECHANICAL

29. OSSBERGER TURBINE

30. ON-GRID CELEBRATION

31. KEY LESSONS LEARNED
1. Private Plants perform better than Public Plants
(Including Community-Run Plants)
2. Grid-Connected Plants are easier to become
viable and sustainable than isolated ones
3. Conducive Regulatory Frameworks lead to
greater Private Sector contributions to both
Power Supply & Distribution

32. MINI HYDRO SUCCES FACTORS
The following are the 5 key factors required to develop
a viable private sector led hydropower project
1. Financially Viable Business Plan
2. Robust Technical Plan
3. Coherant & Favorable Regulatory Environment
4. Strong Plant Ownership Arrangements
5. Expertise (Technical & Management)

33. MHP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS GAP
1 • Site Identification
2 • Planning
3 • Financing & Procurement
4 • Construction
5 • Operations & Maintenance

34. KSF: DO YOUR HOMEWORK

35. KSF: STAY ON SCHEDULE

36. KSF: SOURCE LOCALLY

37. give a man a
fish, eats for
a day …
teach a man
to fish and
he eats of a
lifetime
KSF: BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY

38. Questions?
Contact Information:
Dan Klinck
COO
T +250 784 912 333
E dan.klinck@dchydropower.com