Anything, Anywhere.
In 2014, we were local entrepreneurs managing the development and construction of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Africa.
Our multinational client found itself in a bit of a bind. Their expatriate staff weren’t adjusting very well, and uncharacteristic mistakes were being made. The vice president of the company asked the CEO of Remote if they would take over Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) management. While it carried substantial risk, we agreed.
Thus began an epic adventure that would span more than a decade of building in East Africa, including some of the regions most iconic projects.
The Start of Something Special
2013-2015
2013
A Power Purchase Agreement for 25-years is signed between our client and the Government of Rwanda for a new solar power plant.
2014
Gigawatt Global Solar
First major construction project: the 8.5 megawatt solar power plant is the first in sub-Saharan Africa.
First job outside of Rwanda: The 14 kilometer Virunga National Park highway is completed.
2015
2015
1,200 Hectare Nasho Farm: Remote’s First Megaproject
The Nasho Farm project was a global first-of-its-kind across the board:
The first commercial-scale irrigation system completely powered by solar power
The largest lithium-ion battery storage installation in the world
A new model of agricultural cooperation and investment on a scale unknown to Africa supporting 2,000 farming families
Although there are bigger projects yet to come, the complexity and integration of Nasho pushed our young company to emerge as a leader in the industry.
Remote Takes Flight
2016-2019
2016
New Bugesera International Airport
Remote’s first work on an Airport: Mota-Engil hires Remote Group to complete 3.4 million cubic meters of earthworks in two years.
Major pipelines: The 26 kilometer Rugari drinking water pipeline in the Democratic Republic of Congo begins operation. The work is so remote and insecure — yet so vital — that Remote’s team hikes in and out of the job site everyday.
2017
First foray into waste water treatment plants: upgrades at Heineken brewery means engineers must design a heavy civil package to be built in underground water.
2018
2018
Goma Indoor Arena
Remote builds the first indoor sports arena in the Eastern Congo to FIBA standards.
In the wake of successful peacebuilding, we complete the One Stop Border Post at Goma-Rubavu the “Grand Barrière”. It is one of the most crossed borders in the world.
2019
Engineering a new approach
2020-2022
2020
AAC Factory
Remote builds the first Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) factory in sub-Saharan Africa.
Remote completes the first phase of a University just in time for first-year students to move into an isolated educational environment in the middle of COVID-19. The campus is totally sustainable and goes on to win several awards for design.
2020
2021
We take on our first reservoir: 1.2 million cubic meters of fresh water capacity for Netafim.
Remote completes two ash ponds for the Hakan Peat-to-Power plant.
2022
Feel the Momentum
2023 - Today
2023
Remote completes two paved roads simultaneously: one inside a residential community and another within the bounds of an operational power plant.
New Bugesera International Airport - Round Two. We are hired for a second time to complete massive new earth and civil packages at the airport as the largest investment in Rwanda’s history picks up pace.
2024
2025
Remote adds to its portfolio of national highways with the Base-Butaro-Kidaho subcontract for Lots 1 & 2.