Bridging the Energy Gap in Ethiopia with Off-Grid Solar Systems
The challenge: expanding energy access in Ethiopia Ethiopia is facing a critical energy challenge—only 48% of households have access to electricity, and rapid population growth continues to strain the country’s energy infrastructure. To address this, the Ethiopian Government has committed to universal electrification by 2030, leveraging a mix of on-grid and off-grid energy solutions. While…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Clean Cooking in Rwanda: Partners in Pellets
TRAIDE Rwanda, supported by the Dutch embassy, conducted a comprehensive study of Rwanda’s cooking landscape. The findings revealed that in Rwanda, traditional biomass remains the primary source of cooking for 98% of households. This dependence has threatening consequences for health, the economy, and the environment. Indoor air pollution from cooking fires excessively harms women and…
Read MoreRwanda Energy Sector: Powering growth through innovation and renewable solutions
As Rwanda shifts from aid to trade, it is increasingly positioning energy as a key enabler of sustainable economic development. With a population of over 12 million, 80% of whom live in rural areas, the country presents unique challenges and huge potential for investors in both on-grid and off-grid solutions. Energy access in Rwanda: Bridging…
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