{"id":52431,"date":"2024-12-28T16:51:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T16:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-needs-frw82-billion-to-purchase-solar-water-heaters\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T13:08:28","slug":"rwanda-needs-frw82-billion-to-purchase-solar-water-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-needs-frw82-billion-to-purchase-solar-water-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda needs Frw82 billion to purchase solar water heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

These systems are seen as a sustainable solution to meet energy needs while protecting the environment.<\/p>\n

The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) plan outlines that $52 million (over Frw 71.7 billion) will be used to procure solar water heaters for urban residential buildings. <\/p>\n

This initiative aims to support Rwanda\u2019s commitment to combating climate change.<\/p>\n

The funding will facilitate loans and grants to help individuals acquire these systems, aligning with the country\u2019s green building initiatives. <\/p>\n

Additionally, $8 million (over Frw 11 billion) is needed to reduce reliance on biomass energy sources, such as firewood, and decrease imports of energy-related products.<\/p>\n

Thad\u00e9e Twagirimana, acting director general in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Adaptation, explained that procuring solar water heaters is a vital part of Rwanda\u2019s strategy to address climate change. The initiative aims to cut the country\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030.<\/p>\n

The energy sector is expected to reduce at least 1,530,000 tons of carbon emissions, with solar water heaters contributing 3% of this reduction. <\/p>\n

Twagirimana emphasized that the majority of Rwandans, 79%, still rely on firewood and charcoal for energy, which contributes to deforestation and health issues. Solar water heaters offer a cleaner and more sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n

Recently, solar water heaters were distributed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agriculture processing, bakeries, and hospitality. <\/p>\n

These systems are projected to cut 1,500 tons of carbon emissions annually and save businesses Frw 3.7 million per month on firewood, charcoal, and other fuels.<\/p>\n

Ernestine Tuyishimire, owner of Buganza Good Wine, reported that her business previously used about five cubic meters of firewood daily, costing Frw 100,000. <\/p>\n

With the solar water heater, the business now only uses one cubic meter of firewood, resulting in substantial cost savings.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that $1.37 billion will be needed to reduce firewood use among households relying on charcoal, decreasing the dependency rate from 83% to 42% by 2030.<\/p>\n

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