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16
May

His Excellency Paul Kagame officially inaugurates KivuWatt Methane Gas power plant.

Karongi, May 16, 2016 - HE Paul Kagame launched KivuWatt Gas Methane Power Plant, the only gas water extraction power plant operating in the world located in Karongi district, western province. The Phase I of Kivuwatt Methane Gas plant...

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17
Mar

Ruzizi III Hydro Power Plant project gets Rwf19bn boost from African Development Bank

Kigali, 17th March 2016- The Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank (AfDB) yesterday signed a financing agreement worth US$ 24.17 million (approximately Rwf19billon) to support the construction of Ruzizi III regional...

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10
Jan

THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA SIGNS 80MW PEAT TO POWER DEAL WITH HAKAN

Kigali, January 10, 2016 – The Government of Rwanda signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and a Concession Agreement with HAKAN MADENCILIK VE ELEKTRIK URETIM SAN. TIC. A.S. to design, build, finance, own, operate and transfer a 80MW...

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02
Apr

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Rwanda with the Hon. Minister of State in charge of Energy and Water visited Jabana Power Substation

Kigali, 2nd April 2015 - His Excellency Ambassador Michael Ryan, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Rwanda with the Minister of State in charge of Energy and Water, Honorable Germaine Kamayirese and Mrs. Odette Mbabazi, the...

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05
Mar

H.E Paul Kagame inaugurates Nyabarongo 1 Hydropower Plant

Muhanga, 5th March 2015 – His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda yesterday inaugurates the Nyabarongo 1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) that has the capacity to generate 28 megawatts of electricity. The plant was...

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12
Feb

Tony Blair in visit at 8.5MW Solar Power Plant – Rwamagana District

Rwamagana, 12th February 2015: Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed optimism that Rwanda will achieve its ambitious energy targets, mainly because of its transparent, focused and determined government. Blair, who...

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05
Feb

East Africa’s first utility-scale solar power plant inaugurated in Rwanda

Rwamagana, 5th February 2015- A US $23.7 million solar power plant, located in Rubona sector, Rwamagana District, Eastern Province of Rwanda was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. James Musoni. The plant is...

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10
Dec

A one day workshop on the status of geothermal development in Rwanda

Kigali,10th December,2014 -The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) in collaboration with the European Union Energy Initiative (EUEI) organized a one day workshop to discuss and brain storm on the status of geothermal resource...

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10
Nov

Prepaid Energy: Rent To Own Solar Home Systems Project Launched In The Eastern Province

Rwamagana, 11 November 2014 The Minister of State in charge of Energy and Water in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Honorable Germaine Kamayirese, H.E. Ambassador Michael Ryan, Head of the EU Delegation to Rwanda and the Chief Executive...

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