Who is Rwanda Energy Group (REG)?

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) which has two subsidiaries: Electricity Utility Corporation Limited for utility operations, and Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) for planning, new energy development activities, and electrification rollout.

What is Rwanda's energy strategy?

Rwanda's energy strategy is to diversify sources of energy by focusing on the development of domestic sources and phasing out thermal generation (keeping only the minimum for back up purpose).

What is the current energy generation in Rwanda?

The current energy generation capacity in Rwanda (as of 2017) is at 210.9 MW. Grid-connected generation capacity has tripled since 2010. The power generation mix is currently diversified with hydro power accounting for 48%, thermal for 32%, solar PV for 5.7%, and methane-to-power for 14.3%. Rwanda has achieved an access rate of 40.5%.

How has Rwanda improved access to electricity?

In a remarkable 15-year journey, Rwanda increased access to electricity to households from 6% in 2009 to 75% as of March 2024. The country has connected 100% of health centers and administrative facilities at the sector level and 84% of schools and most productive users (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises).

What is Rwanda's Energy Sector Development Policy operation?

Following the structural energy sector reform in 2013, between 2017 and 2020, the government introduced several policies under the $475 million Rwanda Energy Sector Development Policy Operation to ensure fiscal prudence and sustainable electricity sector and service expansion.

Does Rwanda have a commitment to universal electrification?

Government ownership, leadership, and commitment to universal electrification. Since 2008, the Government of Rwanda (GoR) has been intentional in engraining electrification targets in its development strategies.