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President Paul Kagame meets with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, July 1. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Kagame, IAEA Director talk nuclear innovation

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Energy

Small modular reactors key to Rwanda’s energy sovereignty – Atomic Energy Board Chair

Sunday, June 29, 2025
RHPCL signed a Lettef of Intent with Anzana Electric Group to explore a strategic partnership on $760M Rusizi III Power Project during US Africa Business Summit in Angola
Energy

Anzana Electric Group joins 206 MW Rusizi III power project execution

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plan. Rwanda is exploring the potential of generating up to 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from solar energy.
Energy

Rwanda mulls generating 200MW from solar energy

Saturday, June 28, 2025
As Rwanda targets 22 per cent uptake of improved cookstoves by 2029, manufacturers want bigger subsidies and easier credit. Craish Bahizi
Energy

How will 22% uptake of improved cookstoves be attained?

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Rwanda is assessing the impact that the conflict between Israel and Iran may have on its economy, especially through energy supply disruption. Craish Bahizi
Energy

Israel-Iran conflict: Rwanda readying for potential impact on fuel supply

Thursday, June 19, 2025
The deal was signed on Tuesday, June 17, in Vienna, Austria during OPEC Development Forum 2025.
Energy

Rwanda, OPEC Fund sign $300m deal on irrigation, solar power, aviation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The idea, still in the feasibility study phase, aims to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) accessible to low-income earners who rely on charcoal and firewood.
Energy

Pay as you cook innovation poised to revolutionize gas uptake

Friday, June 06, 2025
Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant. Rwanda is exploring the potential to establish a solar power plant with a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW).
Energy

Rwanda plans to build 30 MW solar power plant

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021 .Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

Rwanda explores ‘Vehicle-to-Grid’ technology to boost EV ecosystem

Monday, May 26, 2025
Illustration of a nuclear power plant. The University of Rwanda is set to introduce a bachelor's degree in nuclear science and technology. Photo Courtesy
Energy

Five things to know about Rwanda’s efforts to train nuclear scientists

Saturday, May 24, 2025
An artist's impression of the facility to be constructed. A new facility designed to incinerate over 400 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily and generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Energy

Waste Power to set up 15 MW waste-to-electricity plant

Monday, April 28, 2025
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Energy

65% Rwandan rural households access electricity – survey

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses the parliamentary committee on Tuesday, on April 1
Energy

Minister explains why Rwanda still needs petroleum products despite EV adoption

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda expands solar power to electrify close to 1,000 schools by 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025
Rwanda's petroleum reserve storage at Rusororo in Gasabo District. COURTESY
Energy

Rwanda moves to triple fuel depot capacity

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. The government has unveiled a comprehensive Lake Water Use Master Plan for five key lakes—Kivu, Muhazi, Mugesera, Ruhondo, and Burera. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s master-plan to exploit five lakes

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A new bill seeks to introduce a levy aimed at creating a sustainable and equitable system for financing road maintenance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

What you need to know about proposed levy on vehicles

Friday, March 21, 2025
The Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) has said the recent electricity disruptions affecting various parts of the country were caused by acts of vandalism targeting transmission lines.
Energy

Utility body explains latest spate of power disruptions

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Illustration of a nuclear power plant. The government is planning to establish different nuclear power reactors/plants with capacity to produce 110 MW within 10 years starting from 2025. Internet
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s plan to set up 110 MW nuclear power plants

Tuesday, March 11, 2025