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…

Bboxx launched new brand as it celebrates 10 years anniversary and launches new product, bPower20

Bboxx, a next generation utility, that manufactures, distributes, and finances decentralized solar powered systems in Rwandan, recently unveiled a new brand as it celebrated its 10th anniversary and launched a new product, bPower20 dubbed “Isonga.” Speaking…

ENGIE MOBISOL TAKES SOLAR HOME SYSTEMS TO RWANDA CYCLING FANS

Engie Mobisol Rwanda is a leading provider of Solar Energy Solutions. ENGIE Africa is committed to delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. We are our clients’ trusted…

UNDERSTANDING THE MODERN ENERGY COOKING SECTOR IN RWANDA

Energy 4 Impact has partnered with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) program to advance access to clean and modern energy cooking in Rwanda. MECS is a five-year, UK aid-funded research program led by Loughborough…

STRENGTHENING THE OFF-GRID SOLAR ELECTRIFICATION MARKET THROUGH IMPROVED POLICY AND ADVOCACY IN EAST AFRICA

On 5th August 2021, EPD hosted to launch the East African Community Solar market report. The event was facilitated by CEO Sanday Kabarebe. National Renewable Energy Associations (NREAs) in East Africa, comprising Energy Private Developers (EPD) in…

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…

AN EPD MEMBER ENERGY FIRM RAISES Rwf 3.5bn VIA CORPORATE BOND

ENERGICOTEL (ECTL) PLC, a member of EPC Africa Group, an independent power producer and an engineering consulting company has raised Rwf 3.5bn by listing a corporate bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange via public offer.…

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…