September 12, 2023
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 »
May 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Pilots Cooking Gas in Schools
A pilot scheme has been rolled out to promote use of cooking gas in Rwandan schools as part of broader efforts to check deforestation and spur clean energy adoption. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: Kagame, Nuclear Body Officials Discuss Africa's Future in Nuclear Energy
President Paul Kagame, on May 16, held discussions with Lassina Zerbo, the Chairperson of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), and the organisation's CEO, Fidel Ndahayo, on the… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Uganda: Rwanda, Uganda Set to Deepen Energy Ties
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400mw Energy Deal
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Strides in Economic Stability, Energy Access - WB
Rwanda has been singled out as a significant player in shaping Africa's future, according to a recent World Bank report. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Africa: Energy Access Crucial for Continent's Economic Growth - Kagame
Access to electricity is crucial in the economic growth of African countries, President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday, April 12, in New York during the Columbia Global Energy… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Countries With Cheapest Electricity Tariffs - Report
Rwanda has been listed as one of the 30 countries globally with the cheapest household electricity prices, according to a report released earlier this month by Statista.com, an… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Rwanda: UN - Clean Energy, Technology Can Be Exploited to Avoid Climate Disaster
Clean energy and technology can be exploited to avoid the growing climate disaster, a major new report on climate change says. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: How Africa Can Increase Energy Production Capacity
Experts have called for a deep overhaul of Africa's approach to energy issues to break the vicious cycle of outdated technologies, respond more efficiently to electricity needs and… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Rwanda: Arc Power Rolls Out Sustainable Renewable Energy in Rwanda
In 2018, British renewable energy leader, ARC Power, expanded to Rwanda in a bid to drive a more sustainable solution than just providing lights and the ability to charge "a… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Seeks New Technologies to Make Biogas Affordable
The government of Rwanda is considering the introduction of sustainable and affordable technologies to produce biogas for cooking, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Commit to More Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy
Rwanda and the European Union have committed to further strengthen their cooperation in sectors like education, agriculture and energy, officials have said. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Rwanda: Gatsibo - Govt Reveals Plan to Increase Access to Electricity
The Minister of Infrastructure, Ernest Nsabimana has said the government is reviewing plans aimed at extending access to electricity in Gatsibo district. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks Four Major Energy Deals With Eni
Rwanda and Eni, an Italian energy company, have signed four cooperation agreements to develop innovative joint initiatives in agriculture, protection of unique forest ecosystems,… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: UN Contracts Israeli Firm to Boost Rwanda's Biogas
An Israeli firm, HomeBiogas, will soon start supplying biogas systems to farmers in Eastern Province that will be used to turn farm waste into renewable energy. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique Starts Shipping Gas to Europe
Mozambique has started exporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cabo Delgado province, a region affected by Islamist militants, until 2020 when Rwandan forces alongside the… Read more »