October 08
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Harnessing Geothermal Energy Potential
Rwanda is exploring the use of geothermal energy, a form of heat from the Earth's core, as the country looks to diversify its energy sources. This exploration could help the… Read more »
August 15
Rwanda: Rwanda, Nano Energy Nuclear Deal - All You Need to Know About Small Modular Reactors
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board and American microreactor technology company Nano Energy on August 14 signed an agreement on a nuclear energy development programme that will facilitate… Read more »
August 14
Rwanda: Inside Major Projects Set to Reduce Reliance On Wood Fuel in Rwanda
More than 150 exhibitors from the renewable and clean energy, transmission and distribution, energy consumption and management, back-up generators and critical power, and smart… Read more »
August 06
Rwanda: How Rwanda Can Attract More Renewable Energy Investments
Rwanda boasts abundant sunlight, wind, and geothermal resources, but like many African nations, faces hurdles in harnessing clean energy. Read more »
June 19
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $1.5bn to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2029
According to Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the country needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029 after missing the 2024 target. Read more »
June 04
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Researchers Study Feasibility of Turning Rwanda's Fuel Taxi Motorcycles Into Electric
Researchers from University of Rwanda's College of Science and Technology (CST) are investigating the feasibility of transitioning thousands of fuel-powered taxi motorcycles into… Read more »
Africa: Africa, Korea Should Cooperate in New Tech, Energy Transition - Kagame
As President Paul Kagame addressed the first Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday, June 4, he said the African continent and the East Asian country should work together in the… Read more »
May 28
Rwanda: How Rugezi Wetland Restoration Stabilised Hydropower Supply
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has urged communities in Burera and Gicumbi districts to keep conserving the Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in… Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing… Read more »
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 »