Powering refugee camps in Rwanda with solar mini-grids

Research impact

Powering refugee camps in Rwanda with solar mini-grids

Imperial's research helped MeshPower to install and analyse their first solar mini-grid in the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda, the largest in the country. The camp is home to approximately 60,000 refugees fleeing conflict in Burundi. Our CLOVER model investigated the electricity demands of the community and predicted performance of MeshPower’s mini-grid system over different usage strategies.

Professor John Pendry

Research impact

Delivering disruptive metamaterials to industry

Metamaterials deliver electromagnetic properties that are not available in natural materials, and our researchers have helped establish the fundamental research characterising different metamaterials that has then been translated into industry. Our research has underpinned the powerful applications of these metamaterials in optical, medical, aerospace and communications industries.

Case studies

A photo showing a black background with a complex network of luminous teal grids and systems digitally rendered on the top. Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash

Improving global cyber-security

A cyber breach, depending on the country and industry, has been estimated to cost on average $3.86 million, rising to $8.64 million for the USA.

More about the maths that underpins cyber-security

A statistical framework for COVID-19

The statistics underpinning COVID-19 research and informing policy-making decision worldwide.

How have our statisticians contributed to pandemic policy?

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Designing next generation aircraft

Laminar Flow Control (LFC) technology offers up to 5% lower CO2 emissions, corresponding to 3,000 tons of CO2 saved per aircraft each year.

New technologies for a sustainable future

Moving more to reduce air pollution

Changing how people move around cities can make them less polluted, healthier, and safer.

Imperial-led research

Protecting biodiversity in Brazil

Discovering the best way to restore the fragile forest ecosystem.

Learn about this research

Emeritus Professor Sir Peter Knight

Research impact

Influencing the UK’s leadership in quantum technologies

Revolutions in technology, enabled by huge advancements to manipulate and understand quantum systems, are happening now. Quantum technologies represent some of the most exciting and impactful innovations unfolding at home and worldwide, and Imperial is helping to ensure that the UK is well-positioned to meet future challenges.

Professor Apostolos Voulgarakis

Research impact

Conducting a climate change risk assessment for the Government of Cyprus

Imperial College London contributes its extensive expertise on regional climate and atmospheric physics to help governments form policies on how to prevent and mitigate the harms of climate change. Our research has helped the Cyprus government form its first National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change.