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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
Energy

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
Energy

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,
Energy

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.
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

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
Energy

Hungary to extend atomic energy tech to Rwanda

Sunday, July 16, 2023
A liquiefied Petroleum Gas shop at Remera on 13 June 2020. File
Energy

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.
Energy

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.
Energy

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
Energy

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

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Some of the improved cook stoves that have been given to families to encourage eco-friendly lifestyles. File
Energy

Govt to provide improved cook stoves to 500,000 homes

Friday, April 21, 2023
President Paul Kagame interacts with Matt Harris, a founding partner of Global Infrastructure Partners during the Columbia Global Energy Summit, in New York, on Wednesday, April 12. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Energy access crucial for Africa’s economic growth – Kagame

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Newly announced prices for petroleum products will see a litre of gasoline costing Rwf1,528, down from 1,544. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Fuel prices go down

Monday, April 03, 2023
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Energy

FEATURED: MySol launches solar water heaters, security lights at Tour du Rwanda 2023

Monday, February 20, 2023
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021 .Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

No more petrol, diesel cars in 2035- EU

Thursday, February 16, 2023