Tanzania uses the ISA Assembly to lure global partnership in advancing its solar energy
NEW DELHI: TANZANIA has used the Ninth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), currently taking place in India, to outline areas requiring international cooperation in solar energy development as part of its strategy to expand electricity generation and achieve the targets of the National Development Vision 2050.
Speaking on November 3, 2026, at the meeting, which brings together more than 125 member countries and development partners, Tanzania’s representative to the ISA, Mr Emilian Nyanda, said the government had prioritised renewable energy development, particularly solar power, to improve reliable electricity supply, stimulate economic activities and address the effects of climate change.
He said that under the National Development Vision 2050, Tanzania aims to increase its electricity generation capacity from the current 4.6 gigawatts to 8 gigawatts by 2030 and 70 gigawatts by 2050, with solar energy expected to be among the key sources contributing to the achievement of these targets.
Mr Nyanda further said Tanzania was making progress in solar power generation through various projects, including the 150-megawatt Kishapu Solar Power Project in Shinyanga Region. The project’s first phase, with a capacity of 50 megawatts, has been completed, while the second phase, comprising 100 megawatts, is under implementation.
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He added that 100 megawatts of solar-generated electricity were currently being fed into the national grid, while the government targets an additional 1,000 megawatts of solar power by 2035 through public and private sector investments.
Mr Nyanda said the Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), was continuing efforts to identify and designate special areas for solar energy investments, conduct feasibility studies and undertake environmental impact assessments.
He said the initiatives were intended to reduce initial investment costs and attract more investors into Tanzania’s solar energy sector.
