Director General of Petroleum Regulatory Authority (PURA) Engineer Charles Sangweni has said a global agenda of energy transition requires a pragmatic approach since it’s something that can’t be achieved overnight.
The DG said that on Wednesday (26th July 2023) during a panel discussion centred on the transition from non-renewable to renewable energy at the Zanzibar Energy and Industry Summit held in Zanzibar.
“Transiting from non-renewable to renewable is a global agenda we must all ensure its realization since climate change is real and countries are experiencing its brunt. Nevertheless, we must take pragmatic steps in transiting since we still need energy supply, ” said PURA boss.
Eng Sangweni noted that Tanzania has embarked on various initiatives aimed at increasing the use of renewables and promoting cleaner energy sources.
Some of the initiatives, he added, include investment in hydropower projects such as the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, facilitation of investment in wind and solar projects, and exploration of geothermal in various areas.
Elaborating on the clean energy, Eng Sangweni said the programme, which is under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, will discourage the use of charcoal and firewood while promoting usage of cleaner cooking sources such as gas.
