Rwanda solar panel income share

Is there a market for solar energy in Rwanda?

Only few companies in Rwanda are active in the field of solar energy. They focus mainly on the market for larger systems for public institutions, e.g. hospitals, schools etc through public tenders. In addition they and others are also trying to sell solar home systems but the market for solar lanterns and small home systems is still in its infancy.

How much does a solar system cost in Rwanda?

For example, lighting expenditure on average does not exceed USD1.8 per month, but because the minimum standards require larger, high-quality systems, the lowest-priced pay-as-you-go (PAYG) SHS currently available in Rwanda costs USD3.9 per month. Affordability remains a key hindrance to the adoption of stand-alone solar (SAS) products.

How many solar home systems are there in Rwanda?

Approximately 50,000 solar home systems have been installed in Rwanda over the last 3 years.

Does Rwanda have energy access?

Rwanda has made impressive progress toward its energy access targets, from less than 10 per cent with access to electricity in 2009 up to 56 per cent in 2020 (of which 15 per cent are off-grid connections).

How much does Rwanda spend on energy?

Data from Rwanda’s most extensive surveys on poverty27 (last conducted in 2016/17) found that 75 per cent of the unelectrified population spent less than USD1.67 per month on energy expenses (batteries, candles, kerosene and phone charging).28

Can solar power be used in Rwanda?

Rwanda has chosen to focus on the use of solar power in two main areas: electrifi cation of clinics, schools and administrative offi ces in remote centers and solar water heating. This approach offers significant environmental and recurrent cost savings, substituting biomass and electricity water heating.