Rwanda: Low Peat Deposits Shorten Timespan

The viability of Rwanda's 15MW peat-to-power plant in Gishoma, which is to be commissioned in seven months, hangs in the balance after studies found that deposits around the site can only support generation for a few years.

The plant is expected to save Rwanda $17 million annually in thermal electricity generation, but the government has confirmed fears by analysts that the reserves will not last the expected 25 years.

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