Given the energy deficit in Rwanda as well as the rest of the East African countries—an issue which was highlighted during the recent East African investment conference—Rwanda is increasingly looking at alternative sources of energy to power the country.
Wow, this sounds brilliant! 95 by 95 doesn't seem too big and one thing we do have in Africa is heat!! I suppose what's keeping us from getting there is cost? Sounds like a great scheme though.
This is an excellent summation of the variety of efforts that Rwanda is taking to meet their energy needs with alternative sources of power. Thank you for bringing all of this information together so completely and accurately.
The one thing that is missing and could supply all the energy needs, not only for Rwanda, is the use of Thermal Solar Power. A 95 miles by 95 miles area in one of Africa's deserts (or southern part of Rwanda) could supply all of the energy needs for the entire continent. They are starting to build them in The States and large power companies are starting to use the energy they produce.
What is needed is to also build the infrastructure of power lines throughout the country and a plant that produces power using Thermal Solar Power (heating water with mirrors until it boils and then using the steam to turn large turbines).
Again, thank you for the story. It is good to see all of the positive progress that has, is and will be occurring throughout Rwanda.