Lighting up Lake Kivu’s beachfront while avoiding emissions: Installing solar and energy efficient public lighting in Rubavu District

The Urban-LEDS II project partnered with the District to roll out a demonstration project to retrofit public lighting, not only to reduce operational cost, but also to development a funding model that can enable them to expand the network of lights in public open spaces in a financially sustainable manner. Retrofitting with sustainable solutions also avoids greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the District’s commitment to eco-tourism. The project also assisted Rubavu District to build back better as a critical component of the post-COVID-19 economic recovery and broader energy security.