Tanzania is strengthening electricity generation, transmission and distribution to ensure reliable power supply for its rapidly expanding economy, the Permanent Secretary for Electricity and Renewable Energy in the Ministry of Energy, Felchesmi Mramba, has said.
Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi, India, Mr Mramba told international energy stakeholders that the government is implementing strategic projects aimed at ensuring sufficient electricity supply for both economic activities and social services.
He said Tanzania continues to invest heavily in electricity generation, transmission networks and distribution systems as demand for power grows alongside industrialisation, urban expansion and economic transformation.
“Tanzania is implementing various electricity generation, transmission and distribution projects. Our objective is to ensure the country has adequate power supply for social needs and to meet the increasing demands of a fast-growing economy,” Mr Mramba said.
Among the key projects highlighted is the Kishapu Solar Power Project in Shinyanga Region, which will have a total capacity of 150 megawatts.
The first phase of the project has already been completed and is currently generating 50 megawatts of electricity.
Mr Mramba also cited the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, which has a generation capacity of 2,115 megawatts, describing it as a cornerstone investment expected to significantly increase Tanzania’s electricity production and strengthen supply reliability.
He said the government will continue working closely with private sector investors to accelerate the development of energy projects as part of broader efforts to expand electricity access and support economic growth.
The government is also investing in new electricity transmission lines and strengthening interconnections with neighbouring countries to improve energy security and support regional power trade.
Such cross-border power connections are expected to enhance the stability of the national grid while enabling Tanzania to participate more actively in regional electricity markets.
Mr Mramba further emphasised the importance of modernising electricity infrastructure through advanced grid technologies, including smart grid systems designed to improve efficiency and reliability in electricity management.
“Tanzania has already begun transitioning towards modern grid systems in order to enhance efficiency, resilience and security in the delivery of electricity services,” he said.
He added that renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important component of the country’s electricity mix, calling on energy planning institutions and utilities to strengthen their technical and operational capacity to support the evolving power system.
The summit has brought together energy policymakers, industry leaders and technical experts from around the world to exchange ideas on strengthening electricity systems, expanding regional cooperation and advancing the use of modern technologies in the energy sector.
