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RURA has announced new fuel prices, with gasoline now set at Rwf1,574 per litre and diesel at Rwf1,576 per litre. File
Energy

RURA slightly reduces fuel prices amid market fluctuations

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Some people swim in the hot spring in Nyakabuye Sector in Rusizi District. Rwanda is exploring the use of geothermal energy, a form of heat from the Earth's core. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

How Rwanda is harnessing geothermal energy potential

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District in the Northern Province. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

Why Prime Energy Plc is issuing a green bond

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Prime Energy Plc, renewable energy announced the reopening of its 7-year Green Bond offer from September 26 to October 17, 2024
Energy

Prime Energy Plc reopens offer for green bond

Friday, September 27, 2024
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr Fidèle Ndahayo speaks to journalists during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Rwanda, Nano Energy nuclear deal: All you need to know about small modular reactors

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy
Energy

Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
RURA has announced a reduction in the price of gasoline to Rwf1,629 per litre while the price for diesel remains unchanged at Rwf1,652 per litre. Craish Bahizi
Energy

RURA announces slight reduction in price of gasoline

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
A segment of an 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District. Courtesy
Energy

How Rwanda can attract more renewable energy investments

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The 8.5MW plant is located in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. File
Energy

What next after Norwegian energy developer exits Rwandan market?

Sunday, August 04, 2024
A view of Ngororero trading centre, it’s home to the district headquarters. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Energy

Ngororero District to connect over 24,000 homes to electricity grid

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
An electrician inspects a cash power after connecting a residential house in Kamonyi. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The New Times
Energy

New fuel prices released with slight cuts

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
President Paul Kagame and other Heads of State pose for a group photo at the inauguaral Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday, June 4. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Africa, Korea should cooperate in new tech, energy transition – Kagame

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. File
Energy

Renewable energy’s share in Rwanda reaches 52%

Thursday, April 18, 2024
From Friday, April 5, the maximum retail price for gasoline is Rwf1,764 per litre while the maximum retail price for diesel is Rwf1,684 per litre. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

RURA announces hike in fuel prices

Friday, April 05, 2024
The project facilitating power exchange between the two nations encompasses the construction of the Shango Substation and the Mirama-Shango 220kV Transmission Line, spanning 93.5 kilometers to link Rwanda with Uganda.
Energy

Rwanda-Uganda power trading reduces dependency on diesel plants

Monday, March 11, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy

Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The New Times
Energy

Fuel prices to drop slightly -RURA

Saturday, February 10, 2024