1. Rwanda’s Energy Sector Overview
REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
Rwanda’s Energy Sector Overview
Energy Division
9th August, MININFRA-Rwanda

2. OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
BASIC STATISTICS
ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
ELECTRICITY ACCESS & STRATEGIES FOR SCALE UP
ONGOING INITIATIVES

3. BASIC STATISTICS: REFERENCE YEAR 2015
Population *
Million
11.297
Urban Population % 23
Person/hh
Cap 4
Population in cities with public transport 11
GDP
US$2010 Billion 8
GDP per capita
US$2010/Cap
709
Source: NISR/

4. Project Implementation
Sector Structure
PMO
MINECOFIN
RURA
MININFRA
RDB
REG
EUCL
EDCL
O & M Generation
D & T
Project Implementation

5. ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Rwanda Energy Policy (REP) and Energy Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) developed and approved by the Cabinet.
REP and ESSP targets:
Increase the electric power system equivalent installed capacity (domestic generation + imports) up to 563 MW;
Increase access to electricity to 70% of HHs from which 48% on grid and 22% off-grid;
Achieve system savings from implemented energy efficiency measures of up to 10% (50,000 MWh based on current baseline of 2013);
Reduce the carbon intensity of the grid by 10% by 2018 and 25% by 2025;
Ensure 80% of all households employ cleaner cooking energy technologies;
Ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to meet current strategic reserve requirements; 
Realize all Regional Integration Policy priorities for energy sector.
Existing Laws
Investment Code
Electricity Law
PPP Law
Rwanda-DRC Section: USD 6.2 million-x-rate gap
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6. ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (ctd)
2. Rural Electrification Strategy (RES), approved by the Cabinet on 27th April 2016.
RES Programs:
Government to provide a basic solar system to the households in the category 1/Ubudehe 1.
Government to provide a Risk Mitigation Facility not exceeding 10% of the unit cost to the private sector such that solar products will be made available on financial terms our population can afford.
Mini-grids will be developed by the private sector and the Government will play a key role in identifying sites, stimulating demand and establishing a framework through which these become financially viable investments.
The Government will continue to roll-out the electricity network through the EARP programme, focusing on connecting high consumption users (productive uses) and driving economic growth.

7. ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (ctd)
4. Sustainable Energy For All Action Agenda (SE4All): presented to the Economic Cluster in February 2016.
SECTOR
SE4All targets
Access to clean and sustainable cooking
Close the gap (currently about 20%) between production and consumption of biomass
Supply a growing and urbanising population with clean secure supplies of biomass for cooking:
100% access to much more efficient cook stoves than currently used
Reduction in losses from charcoal by improving charcoal production and promoting alternatives such as biomass pellets, biogas and LPG
Increasing production by improving forestry management
To ensure that the efficient cook stove solutions address health issues
Access to electricity
Achieve 100% electricity access: By 2020, all households will have at least basic levels of access (Tier 1 and above), and by 2030, all households will have at least moderate access to electricity services (Tier 2 and above).
Progress to higher quality and quantity of electricity over time, with >70% of the population having Tier 3-5 access by 2030.
Renewables
Exceed the global SE4All target (26%) of renewable energy as a percentage of the primary energy supply
Exceed the global SE4All target (44%) of renewable electricity generation as a percentage of total electricity generation
Energy efficiency
At least double the efficiency of biomass energy use
Extend current rates of electrical efficiency improvement to 2030
Rwanda-DRC Section: USD 6.2 million-x-rate gap
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8. ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (ctd)
5. Scaling up Renewable Energy Project (SREP) Investment Plan for Rwanda.
Objective to establish the conditions for significant growth in off-grid electricity access solutions for households, firms and institutions;
Approved by SREP Subcommittee in November 2015.
Agreement signed in June 2017.
6: Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
REF will utilize SREP funds to catalyze private sector investments while providing a coherent and coordinated mechanism for donors to support rural electrification.
Assessment of REF host institutions completed: BRD proposed as the suitable host institution by MINECOFIN;
MININFRA and MINECOFIN approved the establishment of the fund and to follow Cabinet endorsement.
Rwanda-DRC Section: USD 6.2 million-x-rate gap
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9. ENERGY SECTOR POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (ctd)
7. Energy Efficiency Sector.
Drat strategy Energy efficiency developed (Pending Approval)
Energy efficiency law under development.
8. Biomass Sector.
Biomass strategy developed
9. Radiation protection law.
The law will regulate the use of radioactive substances to ensure protection of people and the environment from the adverse effects.
Draft final law ready to be submitted to the PMO.
Rwanda-DRC Section: USD 6.2 million-x-rate gap
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10. ELECTRICITY ACCESS On –grid access to electricity 17.60%
Indicators
Baseline (2012/13)
Actual Performance
EDPRS II Targets 2017/18
On –grid access to electricity
17.60%
27.5% (increase by 2.5% in 2015/16)
48%
-1,108,882 new connections
Off-grid access to electricity 1%
8% off Grid
22%
-111,812 new off- grid solutions
Strategies to reach the targets
On-Grid Strategies
Review of connection policy: connect all HHs within 37 m from the existing grid (Low Voltage) will increase access from 24.3% to 28% as on grid access by June 2017
Speed up implementation of ongoing EPC contracts
Off-Grid Strategies
Incentives to private companies (currently more than 20 solar companies) to invest in the off grid market and connect households with solar systems to achieve 22% by June 2018.
Design of Rural Electrification Strategy program1 to eensure support HHs in Ubudehe category1 & 2

11. Demand forecast: The growth rate of 10% p/y is recommended based on analysis
JICA Medium Case
Forecast based on previous, impressive 8% p/y growth
Forecast based on very aggressive 11.5% p/y growth
Historic 8% p/y growth
Recommended forecast based on 10% p/y growth
MW generation target
Recent MININFRA/REG forecast
JICA Low Case
Vision 2020 demand forecast
The 10% p/y growth rate puts Rwanda in line with the fastest rates experienced by industrialising countries and allows for significant growth in residential, commercial and industrial demand

12. 0.58 TWh consumed in the year ending March 2017
ENERGY MIX (Year ending MARCH 2017)
0.58 TWh consumed in the year ending March 2017
Electricity demand has grown for 9.6% annually in average for the last 10 years

13. Updates on Transmission and network stability, Cont…
220 KV electricity interconnection ( MW, 2015/2018)
Transmission line interconnecting Rwanda to Uganda Completed.
TL to interconnect Rwanda to DRC is under construction / km of HV line stringing done.
220kV Rwanda-Burundi interconnector and substations
Tender document completed by the consultant. 13

14. Generation Roadmap (2016-2024)
Key
Generation Roadmap ( )
Financing period
Operating period
Construction
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
45 MW Small Scale Hydros
To be delivered over 4-years 45 30 60
30 MW Imports from Kenya+ 60 MW
3-year contract
80 MW Rusumo
26.7
147 MW Ruizizi 49 8 75
8 MW KivuWatt & 75 MW Ph2 13 37
50 MW Symbion
80 Hakan 80
Total Committed: MW
Demand growth
Achieved by
Driven by
Comment
11%
China
Heavy industries, mining, ports
Very aggressive
10%
Singapore
Refining, chemicals, ports
Recommended 8%
Rwanda ( )
Agriculture, tourism
Current

15. ENERGY SECTOR KEY CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Strategies/Way forward
Regulatory Instruments
Rwanda Grid Code
Regulation Governing Electricity Licensing
Regulation Governing Simplified Licencing Framework for rural electrification
Guidelines Promoting Energy Efficiency
Ministerial order on annual fees(1%& 0.3%)
Regulation on Electricity Quality of service
Electricity safety regulation
Financing gaps for the implementation of priorities and achievement of targets.
Continued mobilization of Private players into partnership with GoR in energy investments by preparing tender documents.

16. ENERGY SECTOR KEY CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES (ctd)
Strategies/Way forward
Limited affordability/accessibility of use of off-grid solutions.
Awareness campaign and sensitization conducted countrywide for use of off-grid solutions in remote areas,
Promotion of use of biomass alternatives such as LPG, biogas and peat briquettes.
LPG tax removal,
Subsidies and technical support for biogas
Private sector involvement in making peat briquettes
High energy losses (22.7%) & unreliable power supply
Different projects are under implementation:
Kigali ring network & smart metering project
JICA funded substations meant to stabilize power supply to KSEZ, Kigali Airport, etc.
Ring network (Rulindo-Ngarama-Musha)
Kibuye-Kigoma-Rwabusoro & Mamba-Rwabusoro-Rilima transmission line
Rehabilitation of distribution lines

17. ENERGY SECTOR WORKING GROUP (SWG)
Residential Customers
Non- Residential Customers
Industrial Customers
Consumption (kWh) block/month
FRW/kWh (VAT exclusive)
[ 0-15]
89Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.10 USD
[>15 – 50]
182Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.21 USD
>50
189Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.22 USD
Consumption (kWh) block/month
(VAT exclusive)
[ ]
189 Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.22 USD
>100
192Rwf/kWh equivalent USD
Designation
Basis of charge Tariff (VAT exclusive)
Small industries including Water treatments plants, Water pumping stations and Telecom towers (Flat rate)
 126 Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.14 USD
Other Medium Industries
90 Rwf/kWh equivalent 0.11 USD
27/06/2014
ENERGY SECTOR WORKING GROUP (SWG)

18. Summary of recommendations
On-going Initiatives to Improve the sector
Summary of recommendations
Immediate:
Adopt 10% demand growth forecast across the sector (review annually)
A FS for the identification of 20 potential mini grid sites
Longer term:
Ministry of Infrastructure and Rwanda Energy Group to reschedule build programme to optimize demand and generation balance (using IRP Model )
MININFRA, REG, MINICOM and RURA to investigate how best to stimulate demand through attracting energy-intensive users (to achieve 10%)
Energy Efficiency Strategy to be Approved and implemented (priorities: LED lighting for end users and reduced losses)

19. Annex2: Interconnectors

20. Thank you !