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The second phase of SEAP sets out to establish approximately 8,112 km of distribution lines across the country, alongside requisite substations, while facilitating 193,336 new on-grid electricity connections.
Rwanda

AfDB: Investing in energy to achieve universal access to electricity

Friday, November 29, 2024
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo during the launch of the Country Development Effectiveness Review (CDER) on Thursday, November 28.
Economy

AfDB unveils second edition of Rwanda Development Effectiveness Review

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Nuclear technology could also transform Rwanda’s healthcare sector. Courtesy

Rwanda’s nuclear technology plans: benefits vs challenges

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
During a tour visit at Rusumo Hydro power Project, it was highlighted that the power plant will connect over a million residents in Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
Energy

Rusumo hydropower project nears completion, to generate 80MW

Friday, November 15, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto operates a bulldozer during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a geothermal power plant in Nakuru county, Kenya, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa

Chinese-funded 35MW geothermal plant to boost clean energy access in Kenya

Friday, October 25, 2024
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant

Thursday, October 24, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Agriculture

Solar-powered irrigation in Rwanda to cover over 1,140ha by 2029

Monday, October 07, 2024
An engineer inspects the ongoing construction works of the 14.5km road that connects Karongi Town to Kiziba, Rwanda’s oldest refugee camp, home to Congolese refugees. Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

Kibuye-Kiziba road upgrade promises economic impact for locals, refugees

Friday, September 20, 2024
Participants were introduced to advanced mini-grid software tools like Xendee, HomerPro, and COMET.
Featured

International lecturers complete week-long mini- grid training workshop at University of Rwanda

Thursday, September 12, 2024
EPD Executive Chairman Ivan Twagirishema delivers remarks as the institution celebrates its ten year anniversary on Monday, September 9. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Energy Private Developers (EPD) launches renewable energy week, marks 10-year anniversary

Tuesday, September 10, 2024