Dodoma, Tanzania
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has extended an invitation to companies from the United Kingdom to invest in Tanzania’s energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, to help achieve the government’s goal of increasing the share of renewable electricity in the national grid.
Mramba made the remarks in Dodoma during a meeting with a delegation from the British High Commission in Tanzania, led by Euan Davidson, Head of the Sustainable Development Team. The meeting focused on discussing potential areas of cooperation.
He highlighted the need for investment in renewable energy projects, particularly solar power, for off-grid household use and large-scale solar power generation for the national grid.
He noted that investments in solar energy have already begun, citing the Kishapu-Shinyanga project (150 MW), with additional projects planned for regions like Dodoma (200 MW).
Regarding wind energy, Mramba mentioned that several regions have been identified as suitable for wind power generation, including Dodoma, Singida, Mbeya, Makambako, Same, Mara, and Arusha, which are open for investment partnerships.
“Tanzania is blessed with abundant renewable energy sources. We also have significant geothermal potential in about 52 locations, which, if developed, could generate more electricity than Kenya, which currently produces approximately 1,000 MW of geothermal power,” Mramba explained.
He further mentioned Tanzania's intention to utilize cleaner energy sources for electricity generation, including blue hydrogen derived from natural gas, and emphasized the potential of biogas energy, particularly in livestock-rich rural areas.
On clean cooking energy, Mramba discussed the government's efforts to ensure that 80% of the population uses clean cooking energy by 2034, as outlined in the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy. The implementation of this strategy involves collaboration between the government, private sector, and other stakeholders.
Mramba also highlighted Tanzania’s progress in urban and rural electrification, stating that 99% of villages are now connected to electricity, and by December this year, every village will have access to electricity.
In response, Euan Davidson expressed gratitude for the detailed insights from the Ministry of Energy, which will guide the UK in exploring areas of collaboration with Tanzania in energy investments.
He emphasized the significance of the discussions, noting that Tanzania is a priority country for the UK in various sectors, including investment.
The meeting also touched on the upcoming International Energy Forum set to take place in Tanzania in 2025, in which the UK has shown interest in participating.
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