Tanzania Plans Major Renewable Energy Push: Media
Tanzania Plans Major Renewable Energy Push: Media
Tanzania aims to produce 1,892 MW of renewable electricity by 2030, working toward an overall generation capacity of 8,000 MW, James Mataragio, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, said at the opening of the 2026 Renewable Energy Week conference in Dar es Salaam, according to media reports.
The country's Development Vision 2050 aims for 70 GW of electricity generation capacity by 2050, he noted.
Achieving these targets will require:
🟠Substantial investment;
🟠Innovative technologies;
🟠Strategic partnerships among government, the private sector, and development partners.
Solar, wind, and biomass will play a significant role in achieving the national target, Mataragio stressed.
ℹ The government's 2024-2034 National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy targets 80% clean cooking energy use by 2034, while the National Energy Compact aims for 75% by 2030.
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