Emmanuel Niyonshuti

Coordinated research and stakeholder consultations to identify gaps in Rwanda’s existing biomass energy strategy.
Assessed biomass supply chains and resource availability to support sustainable fuel sourcing.
Designed cost-benefit models comparing traditional biomass, improved cookstoves, and modern bioenergy solutions.
Developed policy recommendations for improving efficiency, sustainability, and rural energy access.
Piloted community-level interventions to test improved biomass utilization practices.
Prepared technical reports and presentations to inform government, donors, and development partners.
Built capacity within local institutions on biomass data collection, analysis, and strategy formulation.
Integrated biomass strategy improvement insights into Rwanda’s broader clean energy transition roadmap.

Led economic and data management activities for Rwanda’s only peat-to-power plant.
Conducted economic modeling and cost-benefit analyses for peat and biomass fuel integration.
Built structured datasets and dashboards for energy production and fuel consumption monitoring.
Collaborated with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Rwanda Energy Group (REG) on biomass strategy.
Supported government energy security efforts by analyzing alternative fuels.

Managed research activities assessing the technical and economic potential of landfill gas recovery in Rwanda.
Conducted feasibility studies on landfill gas-to-energy conversion technologies.
Oversaw data collection, field surveys, and methane emissions monitoring from municipal waste sites.
Coordinated multidisciplinary research teams and ensured project milestones were achieved on schedule.
Engaged with government agencies, municipalities, and development partners to integrate findings into Rwanda’s waste-to-energy policy framework.
Produced technical reports and policy recommendations supporting sustainable waste management and renewable energy development.

Spearheaded R&D in biomass strategy improvement and fuel efficiency.
Led teams in analyzing supply chains and sustainable biomass resources.
Conducted scenario planning for transitioning from peat to biomass energy solutions.
Engaged with government and partners to align strategies with Rwanda’s energy goals.