Rwanda Photovoltaic Energy 4G Base Station

How many solar power plants are in Rwanda?

Currently, Rwanda’s total on-grid installed solar energy is 12.050 MW originating from 3 solar power plants namely Jali power plant generating 0.25MW, Rwamagana Gigawatt generating 8.5 MW, and the Nasho Solar plant generating 3.3 MW.

Where is solar photo-voltaic (PV) Rwanda located?

Rwanda's Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) is located in East Africa at approximately two degrees below the equator*. It is generally characterized by Savannah climate and its geographical location endows it with sufficient solar radiation intensity approximately equal to 5kWh/m2/day and peak sun hours of approximately 5 hours per day.

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%.

What is the power generation mix in Rwanda?

The current power generation mix in Rwanda is 48% hydro power, 32% thermal, 5.7% solar PV, and 14.3% methane-to-power. Rwanda has achieved 40.5% access rate, with 29.5% on-grid access and 11% off-grid access. Rwanda plans to achieve 512MW installed power generation capacity by 2023/24.

How many hydro power plants are there in Rwanda?

In Rwanda, around 30 companies, both Rwandese and international, are currently involved in hydropower projects. Twenty-one mini hydro power plants are operational, supplying electricity directly to the grid under the PPA arrangement. Additionally, there are seven large hydro power plants, which provide 137.5 MW of generation capacity.

How many MWh of clean electricity will Rwanda deliver?

It is expected to deliver an average of more than 15,000 MWh of clean electricity to the Rwandan grid. The project is hosted by the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, which is an orphanage for vulnerable youth, “Agahozo” meaning “where tears are dried” and “Shalom” meaning “peace” in Hebrew.