Energy Week conference organized by Energy Private Developers EPD in partnership with Strathclyde University/Global Renewable Center, “Renewable Energy for sustainable Growth’’ 4^th Edition 2024, conference and exhibition, ventured into the Rwanda’s Renewable Energy market and provided a platform to international businesses and partnerships.

Energy Private Developers also celebrated a significant milestone, 10 years of empowering Rwanda’s energy. This journey led by Energy Private Developers as a pivotal in transforming nation’s energy landscape, bringing Rwanda closer to a sustainable energy on the basis of cumulative connectivity rate in Rwanda 2024 is 80.1% of Rwandan households of which 56.2% connected to the national grid and 23.9% accessing through off-grid systems (mainly solar). This rate shows the contribution of Energy Private Sector especially in off-grid areas and some mini-grids are connected to national grid.

This conference highlighted the investment opportunities, Incentives and policy framework in Rwanda’s Renewable energy sector by engaging both private and public sectors players in a networking, techno-economic innovation and knowledge exchange that will scale-up the use of renewable energy in Rwanda. In this conference, different global energy experts were invited to exchange knowledge with other experts including the Rwandans, African and others from different continents.

Different ministries attended the conference, we extend our appreciation to the minister of Infrastructure Transport and Energy Dr. GASORE Jimmy, Minister of Climate Action of Scotland, and Private Sector Federation / CEO- Stephen RUZIBIZA who attended the conference and shared experiences on energy sector.

Different companies showcased their technologies during exhibition, Minister of Infrastructure Dr. GASORE Jimmy and Dr. Ivan TWAGIRASHEMA unveiled ENGIE Energy Access’s Product – All in One- (Includes Battery and Inverter in one System). This was followed by different Discussions and Knowledge Exchange through Different Panel discussions and Presentations.

EPD-Conference, Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth 4^th Edition – different Remarks

Mr. Serge Wilson MUHIZI

Welcome Remark by CEO – EPD

It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you all to the fourth edition of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth Conference and Exhibition.

Remarks by Stephen RUZIBIZA
Chief Executive Officer of PSF

Today, we are driving vehicles being charged,
meaning the fuel and related petrol products
have been sidelined.

“It is not easy to keep the event
annual. And recognized the Ministry of
Infrastructure for keeping their partnership
with the association. And the great
government departments who have been
supportive of private sector members.”

Damien Frame
GRC- Program Manager

The Global Renewable Centre part is coming
from the Scottish government’s policy focus
on global citizenship rather than global reach.
Scotland firmly views itself as a global
citizen.

Alasdair Allan

Remarks by Minister of Climate Action of Scottish Goverment 

Minister of Climate Action Alasdair in his
remarks pointed that the Scottish
Government spent £46 million across its
international programs, £26 million on
international development specifically, and
20% of that was on climate and renewable
energy partnership work.

Remarks by EPD Executive Chairman
Dr. Ivan TWAGIRASHEMA

we are
celebrating 10 years’ anniversary. I was glad
to be among the founding members of this
association and chairman from that time up to
today. When we started, we started with 20
members in this association. Today, we have
more than 200 companies regrouped in
different subsectors in this association.

Official Opening by Minister of
Infrastructure, Transport and Energy
Dr. Jimmy GASORE

Welcomed the Scottish government to the
fourth edition of the EPD – Renewable
Energy for Sustainable Growth Conference
and Exhibitions. It’s a pleasure to address you
today at Rwanda Energy Week under the
theme Accelerating Rwanda’s Renewable
Energy Transition and Adoption.

Energy Private Developers Association (EPD) celebrating 10 years of Anniversary