Yerbis ltd
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Company Description
YERBIS Ltd is a Rwanda-based private company specializing in renewable energy, particularly solar-powered cooking stoves. It addresses environmental, health, and economic challenges while promoting clean energy adoption. Led by economist Ernest Yves Rurangirwa, YERBIS collaborates with key institutions to deliver sustainable solutions, create jobs, and support community development and resilience.
Countries of Operation
Rwanda
Ownership of Company
Local Company
Number of years since incorporated
10
Project Pitch
YERBIS Ltd is a forward-thinking Rwandan company driving the transition to clean, affordable energy. Registered under company number 103062396, YERBIS specializes in renewable solutions, with a flagship focus on solar-powered cooking stoves that replace harmful traditional fuels. These stoves significantly reduce indoor air pollution, lower carbon emissions, and ease the financial burden on households—delivering measurable environmental, health, and economic benefits. Led by Mr. Ernest Yves Rurangirwa, a seasoned economist with over two decades of leadership experience in developing countries, YERBIS combines strong strategic vision with practical, community-centered innovation. Through its membership in EPD Rwanda, the company collaborates with leading institutions including Rwanda Polytechnic, REMCO, EDCL-REG, and Belgian engineering experts. These partnerships strengthen YERBIS’s capacity to design, manufacture, and scale impactful clean energy technologies.
At its core, YERBIS is committed to reducing reliance on biomass fuels while creating jobs, building technical skills, and empowering local communities. By promoting sustainable energy adoption, the company supports climate resilience and inclusive economic growth. Positioned at the forefront of Rwanda’s renewable energy movement, YERBIS is not just providing solutions—it is shaping a cleaner, healthier future.
Team
The company is led by Mr. Ernest Yves RURANGIRWA, a seasoned economist with more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across multiple developing countries. His expertise in strategic development, private-sector growth, and sustainable innovation guides the company’s mission to drive Rwanda’s transition toward clean and smart energy solutions.
Chief Operating Officer: Mr Abednego Gasana, he has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and its Automation and a Master's degree in Renewable and Clean Energy. He has excelled as an International Operations and Maintenance Technical Engineer. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in managing after-sales operations, ensuring the seamless commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AC, DC chargers on the European market.
Product Manager: Eng. TIAKO YOUANI Andre Wilfried, he has more than 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineer & Technical Sales Manager. He has a Master of Aeronautics from Northwestern Polytechnical University and Mechanical Engineering Aero-engine structure, design, and Analysis, alloys surface treatment, and Microstructure reinforcement.
Chief Financial Officer: Karemera Jean Thierry , holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He worked 5 years in Motor Guaranty Funds as a personal assistant to the General Manager and was elected as a member of Parliament from 2008 to 2020, and a member of the Committee on Public Accounts.
Type of Project
Local Company
Stage
Growth stage
Annual Revenue (in EUR)
50.000 - 100.000 EUR
Number of employees
1-10
Total Project Cost (in EUR)
500.000.000
Financing needs (in EUR)
500.000.000
Type of financing needed
Venture Capital, Grant
The Company is looking for
Financing, Technical assistance, Grants,
Planned allocation of fundraising capital
Greenfield (new activity for the company)
Expansion (expanding an existing activity)
PPP (Public-Private Partnership)