The Tanzanian government has identified key sites for the development of wind and solar power projects, as part of efforts to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. Among the sites are Zuzu in Dodoma, Same in Kilimanjaro, and Manyoni in Singida.
Deputy Minister of Energy, Salome Makamba, disclosed this on February 5, 2026, in Dodoma while responding to a parliamentary question from Mwera MP, Suleiman Mohamed Rashid, about the government’s plans to tap into wind and solar energy sources across the country.
“Currently, the government is implementing a 150-megawatt electricity project in Kishapu District, Shinyanga. The first phase, which generates 50 megawatts, has been completed, and the integration of this power into the National Grid has already started,” Salome said.
Salome also addressed concerns from Kilimanjaro Special Seats MP, Hon. Esther Malleko, about electrifying remaining villages in the region.
She noted that the Rural Energy Agency (REA) continues to expand electricity infrastructure. By January 2026, 2,032 out of 2,258 villages about 90 percent had been connected, leaving 226 villages to be electrified through ongoing projects.
The projects are part of the government’s broader strategy to increase electricity access, support economic growth, and promote the use of renewable energy sources nationwide.