REA’s clean energy campaign benefits 52 Tanzanian Schools, VETA College

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Rural Energy Agency (REA) has signed contracts for the installation of clean cooking energy infrastructure in 52 secondary schools and one VETA college across the country.

The signing ceremony was led by REA’s Director General, Engineer Hassan Saidy, in Dar es Salaam, together with representatives from TAIFA Gas Ltd and Hanny G Ltd. The initiative marks the first phase of implementing an agreement aimed at equipping institutions that serve more than 100 people with clean cooking energy systems.

“Today’s event continues the implementation of the Clean Cooking Energy Strategy launched by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Engineer Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, on May 8, 2024, as well as the government directive issued in 2024 banning the use of firewood and charcoal in all institutions serving more than 100 people,” he said.

Engineer Saidy explained that the project will involve installing clean cooking systems in 52 secondary schools and one VETA college to further promote the use of clean energy in the country.

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He added that the project will benefit 2,192 teachers and 54,405 students and will be implemented across 18 regions. He noted that the initiative is part of ongoing government efforts, through REA, to help institutions transition to clean cooking energy.

Meanwhile, REA’s Director of Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies, Engineer Advera Mwijage, stated that the project is valued at 5.8 billion Tanzanian shillings, with the beneficiaries being the 52 secondary schools and one VETA college.

“The systems to be installed will include LPG systems ranging from one to two tonnes, LPG-powered cooking pots with capacities of 50 to 300 cubic meters, clean-fuel cooking pots with the same capacity range, and the procurement of alternative charcoal for all beneficiary institutions,” said Engineer Mwijage.

She further noted that REA has already installed systems in two schools located in Simiyu and Ruvuma regions, and that installation is also underway at Ruhinda Secondary School in Kagera Region.