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A liquefied petroleum gas shop at Remera on 13 June 2020. The government has urged residents to embrace subsidized clean cooking technologies. File

Govt subsidizes clean cooking technologies to safeguard forests

Monday, November 20, 2023

According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023

One of the extraction facilities floating on Lake Kivu which is used to extract gas from deep water.

Major methane gas exploitation projects on Lake Kivu

Thursday, October 12, 2023

A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023

Rwanda this week saw sharpest rise in fuel prices in years. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana

A closer look at soaring global fuel prices

Friday, October 06, 2023

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Tuesday, October 3, announced a rise in prices for petrol and diesel,

Fuel prices rise following adjustments in global oil market

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

The plant will generate power using water from Akagera River that straddles the three countries.

Exploring Rusumo hydroelectric power plant

Monday, October 02, 2023

Delegates at the 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference (KOAFEC) in Busan, Republic of Korea on Wednesday, August 13. Courtesy

Korea, Africa rally additional finance and technology for universal energy access

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) Chief Executive Fidel Ndahayo speaks after signing the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday, September 12. Courtesy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf90 billion nuclear energy deal

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Minister of Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana (c) looks on as Dual Fluid President and Chairman, Armin Huke (right), shakes hands with the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) CEO Fidel Ndahayo after the signing ceremony on Tuesday, September 12, in Kigali. COURTESY

Rwanda to host first demo Dual Fluid nuclear reactor

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. FILE

FEATURED: Universalising energy access through solar

Friday, September 01, 2023

Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Patricie Uwase, speaks at a press conference on the sidelines of the International Solar Alliance’s fifth regional committee meeting of the African region on August 31. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Solar energy presents huge potential to connect more Africans to electricity – Minister Uwase

Friday, September 01, 2023

A technician during an installation of a solar panel. The government has revised the National Electrification Plan to augment the number of households connected to the national grid and bolster off-grid solutio

Rwanda revises electrification plan to increase solar home systems

Thursday, August 31, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with the Hungarian President Katalin Novák at Village Urugwiro on Sunday, July 16. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Hungary to extend atomic energy tech to Rwanda

Sunday, July 16, 2023

A liquiefied Petroleum Gas shop at Remera on 13 June 2020. File

Govt to invest Rwf38bn in cooking gas storage depot

Friday, July 14, 2023

Fidel Ndahayo, the Chief Executive of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board during an interview in Kigali on June 1. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Atomic energy boss talks progress towards nuclear energy solutions in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

A view of Gabiro Substation in Gatsibo District. According to REG, Power trading between
Rwanda and Uganda could start soon. Photo: File.

Rwanda, Uganda set to deepen energy ties

Thursday, May 18, 2023

President Kagame meets with Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairperson of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Tuesday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, nuclear body officials discuss Africa’s future in nuclear energy

Tuesday, May 16, 2023