TANZANIA: BII Funds $15m for Wind-Powered Mini-grids

Posted on :Monday , 1st July 2024

Rift Valley Energy is receiving $15 million in investment from British International Investment (BII), the financial branch of British diplomacy (RVE). The company, owned by Meridiam, constructs and manages wind farms to supply nearby electrical systems.

The French investment company Meridiam, with its headquarters located in Mafinga, Tanzania, is the sole owner of the compan. . .

Tanesco and Rea Tasked With Ensuring Reliable Power in Tanzania

Posted on :Saturday , 29th June 2024

MOROGORO: Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and Rural Energy Agency (REA) have been instructed by Dr. Doto Biteko, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Prime Minister, to operate effectively and professionally in order to guarantee a dependable supply of energy to the general population.  

Dr. Biteko made these remarks at the opening of the massive Ifakara Substat. . .

Officials from Uganda and Tanzania Discuss Energy and Mining Cooperation

Posted on :Monday , 29th April 2024

To discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors, a delegation from the ministry of energy is in Tanzania.

The delegation was led by energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa, He stated That "We are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and we met the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko to discuss the current state and prospects for bilateral. . .

Tanzania and Rwanda Agree To Expand Trade and Energy Relations

Posted on :Monday , 1st April 2024

Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, and January Makamba, Tanzania's minister, pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between their two nations in a number of areas, such as infrastructure, trade, and energy.  
 

During his four-day working visit, Makamba stated that Tanzania would "continue to make it easier for Rwanda to use. . .

The Nyerere Hydropower Plant in Tanzania Is Being Connected to the National Grid

Posted on :Wednesday , 6th December 2023

Tanzania's power utility company announced that the connection of electricity from the mega Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) to the national grid began In November.

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO), a government-owned company, said in a statement that trial runs will follow the connection of power to the national grid.

"Connectio. . .