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Will Tanzania's first solar power station feed into the national electricity grid?
Tanzania has entered into an agreement to construct the country’s first-ever solar photovoltaic power station to feed into the national electricity grid. The contract was signed on 29th May 29 2023, in Dodoma by the Tanzania Electricity Corporation (TANESCO), in the presence of the Minister of Energy, Hon. January Makamba.
How does Tanzania generate electricity?
Tanzania’s electricity generation comes mostly from natural gas (48%), followed by hydro (31%), petrol (18%) with solar (1%), and biofuels (1%). The traditional dependence on hydropower combined with the droughts that are affecting the country, often result in power supply shortages.
What is the solar energy potential in Tanzania?
Tanzania’s Solar Energy potential A study by Ahmed et al in 2017 suggested that Tanzania has an annual technical solar power potential in Tanzania was estimated to be 31,482 TWh for CSP technology and 38,804 TWh for PV technology. Potential solar energy resources are found in the central parts of the country .
How much does solar energy cost in Tanzania?
The estimated cost for the first phase is TZS 109 billion, the works are expected to start in June 2023 and be completed within 12 months. During the event, the Minister of Energy acknowledged that this marks the first introduction of solar electricity into the national grid of Tanzania.
How will solar energy be used in Tanzania?
The funds will be used to construct a solar energy plant and an evacuation transmission line in Tanzania, as well as to add 4,250 rural electrification connections, providing reliable renewable energy to households, schools, clinics, and small and medium-sized enterprises in the Kigoma Region. Solar energy investments in Tanzania are still at a small scale.
Who owns electricity in Tanzania?
Tanzania’s power sector is dominated by state-owned TANESCO (Tanzania Electricity Supply Company Limited). TANESCO owns most of the country’s transmission and distribution network, and more than half of its generating capacity.