Updates
The Kihansi extention project has started in 2015. Milestones to date: Route of the power line determined, EIA certificate obtained, compensation process under way, procurement about to start. We recently connected an orphanage as well as a commercial farm in close proximity to our existing network.
In 2013 UNFCCC has registered the Mwenga Project as the first CDM Project in Tanzania. Mwenga has recently completed it’s first CER validation, after which 10,209 CERs have been issued to the project. The project is continuing to gererate CERs, and currently undergoing its 2nd and 3rd round of validation.
RVE is costantly expanding it’s project pipeline, with its current focus on Southern Tanzania. Over the next years RVE plans to implement generation and distribution infrastructure, with accumulated 140 MW of generation capacity and connected rural networks, to potentially supply 5.600 additional rural customers.
Renewable Energy Solutions for Progress in Africa
Projects
Expertise
Since 2009 Rift Valley Energy has been successfully developing renewable energy projects in East Africa. Through the use of its technical experience, local network and designated team, Rift Valley Energy turn project opportunities into sustainable operating businesses. This is supported by various sister companies of Rift Valley Corporation, some of which have been present in the region over more than 50 years.
Network
Over a number of decades Rift Valley Corporation has, through its agricultural operations, established strong relationships with local governmental institutions, surrounding communities, as well as local commercial and international development financing institutions. More recently, these relationships have been further strengthened by the successful implementation of Rift Valley Eergy's renewable energy infrastructure projects, which have all been developed in close cooperation with the local communities, to best serve the local village institutions, business community and rural population.
Commitment
Rift Valley Energy believes in a long-term and sustainable use of Africa's resources and it is therefore fully committed to respect and protect the environment, which has been entrusted to its projects. Through a close collaboration with and the integration of the local communities during the development of its operations, Rift Valley Energy has won trust and built lasting relationships.
