The Ministry of Energy has highlighted significant achievements for the year 2024/2025, marking a 59.9% increase in electricity generation.
As of February 2025, the country now meets its electricity demand with a total of 3,796.71 megawatts, compared to 2,372.96 megawatts in July 2024, representing a substantial growth.
Deputy Minister of Energy, Judith Kapinga, remarked, "As a country, we meet the electricity demand and continue to strengthen the transmission and distribution sections, with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project reaching 99.8% completion".
This progress comes amid an increasing demand for electricity, which has risen by 13.34% from July 2024 to February 2025.
The energy mix has seen notable changes, with 65.4% of electricity now coming from hydropower, 31.6% from natural gas, 2.6% from oil, 0.1% from solar power, and 0.3% from wind energy.
According to Petro Lyatuu, Director of Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Energy, out of the power plants connected to the National Grid, 2,481.27 megawatts, or 65.4%, come from hydroelectric power.
This diversified energy supply ensures greater stability and sustainability in meeting the country’s growing power needs.
In another significant development, the government has saved approximately TZS 58.4 billion by connecting Kigoma to the National Grid, thus enabling the people of the region to expand their economic activities.
"By connecting Kigoma to the National Grid, we have not only saved significant resources but also empowered the region's economic growth," Lyatuu emphasized.
The government has also made impressive strides in rural electrification, with electricity now available in 12,318 villages and 33,657 hamlets across Tanzania.
This represents 52.3% of the total target.
Efforts to extend electricity to health facilities, water pumps, small-scale mining areas, and agricultural projects are ongoing.
Lyatuu added, "We are committed to extending electricity access to key sectors such as health and agriculture, ensuring sustainable development in rural areas."
Additionally, the country has maintained a stable supply of petroleum products, ensuring that there are no disruptions in the fuel supply chain.
The government has also granted a license to ARA Petroleum for the development of the Ntorya natural gas block, which holds reserves of 1.64 trillion cubic feet.
Lyatuu noted, "Once production begins, this will significantly enhance the availability of natural gas for electricity generation and industrial use, further securing the country's energy future."