THE Rwanda Atomic Energy Board has entered into a strategic partnership with the US-based company Nano Energy to develop a nuclear energy programme, with plans to introduce small modular and micro reactors in the country. This agreement, signed on Wednesday, marks a significant step towards addressing Rwanda’s energy needs sustainably and safely.
According to a statement from the energy board, the partnership will provide Rwanda with the tools and expertise needed to explore and eventually adopt advanced nuclear technologies. ‘Small modular reactor technologies are currently under development, and Rwanda aims to be at the forefront of this innovation. This positions us to embrace the technology as it becomes available on the market,’ said Fidele Ndahayo, CEO of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board.
As part of the agreement, Nano Energy will offer technical assistance, training, and educational programs to build and enhance Rwanda’s domestic nuclear energy expertise. James Walker, CEO of Nano Energy, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, ‘This agreement is the beginning of a long-term partnership to unlock Rwanda’s vast potential in nuclear energy.’
This new deal follows Rwanda’s previous agreement with Dual Fluid Energy Inc, a Canadian-German nuclear energy company, signed last year. That partnership focuses on developing a test nuclear power reactor in Rwanda, further highlighting the country’s commitment to diversifying and modernizing its energy sector.
