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NEW DELHI — Tanzania has issued a high-level call to international financiers and energy titans to capitalise on a rapidly expanding energy landscape, as the East African nation manoeuvres to nearly double its power generation capacity by the end of the decade. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity 2026 conference in India, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, unveiled a strategic roadmap designed to transform the country into a premier investment hub for both traditional and renewable energy infrastructure.
The government’s outreach comes at a pivotal moment, as Tanzania grapples with a burgeoning demand driven by a nationwide industrialisation drive and aggressive rural electrification programs. According to Mramba, the national grid currently supports approximately 4,500 megawatts, but current projections necessitate a leap to 8,000 megawatts by 2030. To bridge this gap, the Ministry is actively seeking partnerships in large-scale power generation, modernizing transmission networks, and optimizing distribution systems to minimize technical losses.
Beyond traditional grid expansion, the Ministry highlighted a massive shift toward a diversified energy mix. The government is laying the groundwork for significant capital entry into solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower projects. This green transition is bolstered by the National Energy Compact, which dictates a transition toward 75 percent usage of clean cooking energy by 2030. This specific initiative is expected to create a secondary market for clean technology and sustainable fuels, aligning environmental goals with high-value commercial returns.
Mramba assured the international delegation that the Tanzanian government has refined its regulatory framework to provide the stability required for long-term capital commitments. He specifically pointed to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as the preferred vehicle for upcoming strategic projects, promising a transparent and supportive environment for those ready to participate in the nation’s energy evolution.
“Tanzania offers a favorable investment climate and is positioning itself as a key investment destination in Africa’s energy sector. We are ready to collaborate with international stakeholders through Public-Private Partnerships, backed by stable policies and a strong government commitment to development,” Mramba stated.
