December 14 2020 / Modified on December 14 2020 Six Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have just concluded power purchase agreements with the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO). These private companies are developing renewable energy projects in Tanzania with a total capacity of 19.16 MW.
The state-owned Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) with six independent power producers (IPPs) that are developing several renewable energy projects in Tanzania. TANESCO agrees to purchase 19.16 MW of electricity, under the supervision of the Energy and Water Regulatory Authority (EWURA) of Tanzania.
Among the selected IPPs is Nishati Lutheran Investment, which is implementing a 36-kW hydropower project at the Ijangala Falls in Makete. Similarly, Madope Hydro is implementing the 1.7 MW Madope Hydroelectric Project on the Madope River.