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SEforALL Forum Closes with Over USD 347 Million in New Commitments Made to Energy Access and Transition

On 19th May 2022, the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum, co-hosted by the Government of Rwanda, closed after three days of programming focused on advancing a clean and inclusive energy transition around the world. Over…

Enhancing Energy Access in Rural Rwanda

Between 2013 and 2020, EnDev’s Results-Based Financing Facility piloted 17 projects across 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, covering a wide range of modern energy technologies to enhance energy access markets with funding…

The updated electrification plan increases targeted on-grid connections to 70% by the year 2024

In an effort to further boost Rwanda’s economy, the Government of Rwanda has committed to 100% electrification by the year 2024. Rwanda Energy Group (REG) unveiled a new electrification plan, whereby the number of targeted…

The University of Rwanda awards best projects as Innovation Week ends

The University of Rwanda in partnership with the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD), has awarded the most prominent innovations that were showcased during the Innovation Week. The awarding ceremony concluded the UR Innovation…

ROLLOUT COVID-19 VACCINES FOR EPD MEMBERS

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our world and the past year has been challenging for many. It has caused unprecedented health, economic and social crisis. It has threatened lives and livelihood for many causing…

EAC Report Launch on Strengthening the Off-grid Solar Electrification Market through improved Policy and Advocacy in East Africa

  Today 5th August, 2021, National Renewable Energy Associations (NREAs) in East Africa, comprising Energy Private Developers (EPD) in Rwanda, Burundi National Renewable Energy Association (BUREA), Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA), Uganda Solar Energy Association…

WORLD BANK COMMENDS RWANDA FOR SPEEDY ELECTRIFICATION PROCESS

The 2021 energy progress report has listed Rwanda among 20 countries in the whole world that have extensively rolled out electricity to their communities over the past 10 years. The report is a product of…

Rwanda’s 100% electrification target by 2024 receives Frw 82.1 billion financing boost

June 4, 2021: The Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a financing agreement worth US$ 84.2 million (Approximately Frw 82.1 billion) to support the Transmission System Reinforcement and Last Mile Connectivity…

Energy Private Developers signed an MOU with Energy 4 Impact

Energy4Impact helps businesses and markets deliver access to energy in Africa, improving the quality of life for millions of people. Currently supporting 150 entrepreneurs through productive use of energy applications. Through the Mini-grid Market Development…

Q&A on life with a young woman engineer!

March is known to be an international women’s month, we sat down with one of our members who is an engineer to chat about women’s careers in the Energy sector. Tell us about Pauline, who’s…