Abstract: The world is quickly turning into a global town because of the expanding day by day necessity of energy by all residents over the globe while the world in its structure cant change. The requirement for energy and its related services to fulfill human social and financial growth, welfare and wellbeing is expanding. Rwanda also is moving fast for its development in all sectors most especially energy sector which is a key in the development. Back to renewable in sustaining power as well as environmental protection and affordable electricity to all are an overwhelming approach in meeting energy demand of future generations. The study highlights the current status of hydropower development as renewable energy, environmental protection and accessible electricity in Rwanda.