Tanzania is stepping up efforts to attract international investment and expertise in geothermal development and clean cooking energy as it seeks to expand renewable energy production and accelerate its transition to a greener economy.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Felchesmi Mramba, held a series of high-level meetings with global energy stakeholders on the sidelines of the World Geothermal Congress 2026 in Canada.
Among the key engagements was a meeting with Yvan Champagne, founder and Carbon Director of CarbonAI, where discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen collaboration in clean cooking energy initiatives and unlock carbon financing to support the projects.
Mramba said Tanzania is keen to partner with institutions and companies that possess the technology, innovation and expertise required to advance the country's clean energy agenda while addressing the growing impacts of climate change.
He invited CarbonAI to work closely with the government in promoting clean cooking solutions, a priority area aimed at reducing dependence on traditional biomass fuels and improving environmental sustainability.
The Permanent Secretary also met with several renewable energy stakeholders, particularly those involved in geothermal energy development, to explore ways of accelerating investment and project implementation in Tanzania.
He said the government remains committed to expanding the use of renewable energy resources as part of a broader strategy to ensure that 75 per cent of the country's electricity is generated from renewable sources by 2030.
Tanzania is increasingly positioning geothermal energy as a key component of its future energy mix, alongside hydropower, solar and wind energy, as demand for reliable and sustainable electricity continues to grow.
The World Geothermal Congress 2026 has brought together policymakers, investors, researchers and industry leaders from across the world to discuss technological innovations, policy frameworks and financing opportunities in the geothermal sector.
The meetings are expected to strengthen Tanzania's international partnerships and help mobilise investment for renewable energy projects that support economic growth, energy security and climate resilience.
