Govt pushes for innovations, efficiency to meet energy targets

The government is set to prioritise off-grid energy solutions such as solar energy and mini-power plants, reduce energy losses, as well as consider using natural gas instead of diesel in energy generating systems to ensure efficiency.
Musoni (centre), the State Minister for Energy and Water, Germaine Kamayirese (2nd left), and other officials lay the foundation for an 80MW peat power plant in Gisagara on Tuesday. File
Musoni (centre), the State Minister for Energy and Water, Germaine Kamayirese (2nd left), and other officials lay the foundation for an 80MW peat power plant in Gisagara on Tuesday. File
Emmanuel Ntirenganya