Rwanda has taken a significant step towards diversifying its energy portfolio and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels by signing a crucial agreement with the German-Canadian start-up, Dual Fluid Energy, to construct an experimental civil nuclear reactor.
According to Dual Fluid Energy’s CEO, Gotz Ruprecht, this cutting-edge reactor, set to undergo testing by 2026, is designed to produce electricity, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels more cost-effectively than traditional fossil fuels. Ruprecht made this announcement during a press conference held in Kigali, emphasizing the potential of nuclear energy to provide Rwanda with a stable and reliable electricity source while mitigating dependence on hydrocarbons.
The decision to pursue nuclear energy follows a 2019 agreement between Rwanda and Russia’s Federal Atomic Energy Agency Rosatom to construct nuclear power plants, which faced opposition due to security concerns. Frank Habineza, the leader of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, expressed reservations about the new deal with Dual Fluid Energy, citing similarities to the 2019 collaboration. However, both the Rwanda Atomic Energy Office and Dual Fluid Energy issued a joint press release, assuring the public that their test reactor poses no environmental threat due to its small scale and minimal nuclear material.
Rwanda’s bold move into nuclear energy positions the country as a regional pioneer in sustainable energy adoption. Currently, South Africa remains the only African nation with a mature civil nuclear program, featuring two reactors with over three decades of operation.
As Rwanda embraces this energy transformation, the world is closely monitoring the outcomes and potential impacts on the nation and the broader African continent. Success in implementing the nuclear reactor could set a precedent for other African countries, ushering in an era of cleaner and more sustainable energy production across the continent.
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By: Montel Kamau
Serrari Financial Analyst
13th September, 2023
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