March 13
Rwanda: How Efficient Are Electric Motorbikes?
bikes) were first introduced in Rwanda in 2019 in line with the Green Growth and Climate Resilient Strategy, a 2050 vision for the country of being a developed, climate-resilient… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Over 1.5 Million New Households Connected to Electricity Since 2017 - PM
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has announced significant strides in Rwanda's infrastructure development, particularly in electricity and water access for households, during his… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: How Green Building Is Cost-Effective, Guarantees Long-Term Savings
There are quite many reasons as to why Rwanda chose to go green and they include the need to save the planet, and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Firm Wins U.S.$1 Million Award for Solar Energy Solutions
Ignite Power, a renewable energy firm from Rwanda, won a $1 million (over Rwf1.2 billion) award from the Zayed Sustainability Prize organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Renewable Energy Revolution - Setting the Bar Higher for a Sustainable Future
Rwanda's journey to embed 60% renewable energy into its power grid by 2030 exemplifies its dedication to sustainable energy. This goal reflects a wider movement towards… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Subsidizes Clean Cooking Technologies to Safeguard Forests
Ahead of its debut on the carbon market, the government has urged residents to embrace subsidized clean cooking technologies. These innovative solutions aim to alleviate pressure… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Connected to New Rusumo Power Plant
Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera district will be connected to regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant slated to be inaugurated by the end of 2023. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: Major Methane Gas Exploitation Projects on Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu which has been nicknamed the 'killer lake' due to its concentrated explosive methane gases has multi-million-dollar projects aimed at extracting methane gas for different… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves 70% Electricity Access, Set to Host Energy Conference
Rwanda has made remarkable progress in its pursuit of universal electricity access, achieving an access rate of 70 per cent, with 20 per cent of this success attributed to off-grid… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Biggest Methane Power Plant Connected to National Grid
Rwanda has connected its biggest methane gas power plant to the national grid, marking a step further towards cheaper, diversified sources of energy and tapping into the gas… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Rwanda: Carbon Market - a Look At Rwanda's Probable Prices
Blockchain technology could offer best opportunity to attain optimal prices in carbon market. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Exploring Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Plant
Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has assured Rwandans that an additional 27 MW of electricity will be supplied to the national grid by the end of 2023. This power will be… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Proof of Concept Approach Works - Let Us Mine It
The government, through the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Dual Fluid Energy Inc., a Canadian-German nuclear technology firm, which will… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Going Nuclear is a Riposte to Afro-Cynicism
This country and its leadership continue to constantly shock me. Mind you, I've lived here since December 1994 and I have had the opportunity to watch it turn itself around. But… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's U.S.$75 Million Nuclear Energy Deal
Dual Fluid Energy-a Canadian-German nuclear technology firm announced on Tuesday, September 12, a new partnership with the Rwandan government to collaborate on the development of a… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host First Demo Dual Fluid Nuclear Reactor
The first demonstration Dual Fluid nuclear reactor in the world is expected to be built and developed in Rwanda, following a deal signed between Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Offer Clean Cooking Technologies on Carbon Market
The carbon market framework, which Rwanda has developed, will "unlock financial incentives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional cooking… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Revises Electrification Plan to Increase Solar Home Systems
The government has revised the National Electrification Plan (NEP) to augment the number of households connected to the national grid and bolster off-grid solutions, The New Times… Read more »
Rwanda: Bralirwa Partners With Bboxx Rwanda to Support Off-Grid Households With Solar Energy in Ngororero District
Bralirwa Plc, through its social impact initiatives, partnered with Bboxx Rwanda to support off-grid households with provision of solar energy in Muhororo sector in Ngororero… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Invest Rwf38 Billion in Cooking Gas Storage Depot
Rwanda is investing approximately Rwf38 billion in a project to establish Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facilities. This initiative aims to enhance the supply, regulation,… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$20 Million for Kamonyi Electricity Network
Rwanda has signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for a concessional development loan of USD 20 million (approximately Rwf 23.3 billion) to finance the… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Youths in Renewable Energy
Global challenges such as unequal economic development, poverty and lack of food security are increasingly seen as directly related to climate change, environmental hazards and… Read more »