The Kishapu Solar Power Project, a 50-megawatt solar power plant in Shinyanga Region, is now operational and contributing electricity to the National Grid.
The project, valued at approximately TZS 118 billion, is part of Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to diversify energy sources and increase power generation capacity.
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals visited the site on March 13, 2026, to review the progress of the project and monitor the use of government funds.
Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi said the project is being implemented in two phases. The first phase, which delivers 50 megawatts, has been completed and is supplying power to the National Grid.
“The first phase of the project is operational, and electricity is already feeding into the National Grid. The second phase will add another 100 megawatts, bringing total production to 150 megawatts,” Ndejembi explained.
The committee encouraged the Ministry of Energy and TANESCO to proceed with the second phase to further increase the country’s electricity generation capacity.
