The Ministry of Energy of Tanzania has announced a target of 15 GW of installed power generation capacity by 2031 (Tanzanian government press release, 03/11/2026). According to the announcement, Tanzania aims to increase generation capacity to 8 GW by 2030 and 15 GW by 2031, while targeting 75% of electricity generation from clean energy sources, including hydropower and natural gas.
To do so, the government plans to invest in renewable energy projects such as the 100 MW Kishapu solar plant and several wind developments in the Manyoni and Nzega districts. Additionally, the government will continue efforts to reach 5 GW of geothermal capacity, with plans to deliver 30 MW in FY2026/27 and 130 MW by 2030. The country also aims to expand its 400 kV electricity transmission infrastructure to serve mining areas and the Standard Gauge Railway. The plan is expected use the energy sector as a catalyst for economic growth and increase the country’s industrial competitiveness.
According to the announcement, the recent completion of the 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project has raised the country’s installed capacity to about 4.6 GW, well above the peak demand of about 2.3 GW, leaving a surplus of almost 2.4 GW.
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