Here you will find our collection of news articles and case studies specified in solar for Tanzania. All articles are aggregated from news sites or (solar) organisations. The sources are mentioned in the title and in the text. Next to this, there is an event page to summarize all upcoming events related to solar in Tanzania.
Lindi women report increase in safety and business due to solar street lights
May 4, 2019
2 years ago, the Lindi Municipal Council set aside 620m for the installation of 155 solar street lights at a...
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Diesel and kerosene pump prices are up in Tanzania
April 21, 2019
The prices at the pump for diesel as well as kerosene are up in Tanzania. This is due to the...
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Solar mini-grid project at Lake Victoria launched
March 29, 2019
The construction of the solar hybrid mini-grid project at Lake Victoria by Jumeme Rural Power Supply started in begin May....
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Renewable energy funding mechanism founded by government
January 28, 2019
The Tanzanian government started up a funding mechanism named the Renewable Energy Project Development Facility (REPDF). The facility will fall...
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Contract signed for building Stiegler’s Gorge dam
January 12, 2019
The Tanzanian and Egyptian government have signed a contract for building the hydroelectric Stiegler's Gorge dam in the Selous Game...
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Over 32 million to electrify 145,500 households in Tanzania
December 13, 2018
On December 10th, 2018, FMO and Symbiotics announced a $32.5 million solar investment for a Tanzanian project by ZOLA Electric....
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Increased amount of solar panels sold in first 6 months of 2018
October 30, 2018
In the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report by The World Bank and GOGLA, a modest increase for the off-grid solar market...
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World Bank Group invests $1 billion in developing and middle-income countries for battery storage
October 21, 2018
To increase the use of renewable energy in developing and middle income countries, the Wold Bank Group invests $1 billion. This...
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Wood Mackenzie report: In less than 20 years, renewable energy will be the norm
October 21, 2018
By 2035, 20% of the power needs will be provided by renewable energy, namely solar and wind, states the Wood...
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Electricity access for 600 million people in sub-Saharan countries by the means of solar plus storage
October 17, 2018
According to a study done by the University of California (Berkeley, USA), the option of decentralized solar-plus-storage will give 600...
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Sustainable Energy Transformation to Tackle Climate Change: A Large Role for Solar
October 10, 2018
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, has released an article which highlights the potential of renewable energy sources to tackle...
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44 billion for renewable energy in Africa by Afrik21
October 10, 2018
The European Union will invest 44 billion euros into the development of renewable energy in Africa, posts Afrik21. Right now,...
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Renewable energy to be the cheapest source of energy
October 10, 2018
PV Magazine says the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shows renewable energy to be the cheapest source. This...
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Upcoming Solar Events
October 10, 2018
Are you interested in visiting conferences and other events that cover the potential and use of solar power? Below, you...
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Investors in renewable energy needed in Tanzania
October 6, 2018
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) is seeking seeking private investors in renewable energy, mainly solar and wind energy. Above...
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SolarPlaza Report: Africa Solar Impact Cases
October 6, 2018
Report: Africa Solar Impact Cases by SolarPlaza Want to know more about off-grid, microgrid, mini-grid and utility scale solar segments...
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Off-Grid Solar Report by GOGLA: Powering Opportunity, The Economic Impact
October 2, 2018
GOGLA, the global association for the solar industry, has published a report on the economic impact of solar in the...
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Solar Water Pumping in the Mkuranga District
September 9, 2018
Solar Water Pumping in the Mkuranga District - Sepon Ltd. installed a 1.6 kW solar water pumping system at a...
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Electrification of the Mpale village
September 9, 2018
Electrification of the Mpale village - 730 households, several businesses and community buildings in the remote village of Mpale now...
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Selous Game Reserve
September 9, 2018
Selous Game Reserve - Sepon Ltd. set up a 4.4 kW solar system for the Selous wild game reserve, powering...
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