Tanzania strikes major energy deals at the COP31 in Türkiye
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has secured various investment, financing and technical cooperation commitments in the energy sector following its participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), currently taking place in Antalya, Türkiye.
The commitments are expected to strengthen the government’s efforts to develop renewable energy and expand the use of clean cooking energy across the country.
Energy Minister Juma Homera made the remarks today, November 15, 2026, while briefing journalists at State House in Dar es Salaam on President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Türkiye and Tanzania’s participation in the conference.
He said one of the key achievements was a commitment by the Saudi Arabian government to continue financing energy projects, including renewable energy and clean cooking initiatives.
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He added that the African Development Bank (AfDB) had approved funding for 70,000 electric cooking stoves, with another 70,000 expected to receive approval soon.
Mr Homera further said Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) had pledged to engage the private sector in establishing an investor coalition to promote investment in the energy sector and position Tanzania as a hub for manufacturing clean cooking energy technologies.
Meanwhile, he said the International Solar Alliance (ISA) had committed to working with Tanzania to promote the use of solar energy in schools and health facilities, as well as setting aside 200 million US dollars to support solar power projects in member countries.
