NGUNGA SOLAR POWER PROJECT HITS 78.5% COMPLETION — BOOSTING CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS AND CUTTING ELECTRICITY COSTS IN TANZANIA

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The Government has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Ngunga Solar Power Project in Talaga Ward, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, which has now reached 78.5% completion of its first phase.

This strategic initiative is set to produce 50 megawatts (MW) during its first phase, which will be fed into the national grid to improve electricity access for communities and help reduce the cost of power.

During a site inspection on October 6, 2025, Engineer Innocent Luoga, Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy, noted that the visit aimed to assess the project’s progress and its potential to lower electricity costs for Tanzanians.

“In this first phase, the project will deliver 50 megawatts into the national grid, expanding electricity access and contributing to cost savings for households,” Commissioner Luoga said.

He emphasized that the project will proceed in line with the signed contract and underlined the importance of diversifying energy sources.

“We must develop multiple sources of power generation so as not to rely on a limited few. Until now, we have depended mainly on hydropower and gas. Today, we are shifting towards alternative energies such as solar, wind, and geothermal power,” he added.

Commissioner Luoga explained that adding these new energy sources will strengthen the country’s energy security, ensuring reliable supply even when water or gas resources are scarce.

He also praised the Sixth Phase Government, led by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, for its substantial investment in the energy sector, which has made projects like this possible.

 “In Shinyanga Region, electricity demand stands at 102 megawatts. This project will add more capacity, strengthening supply and supporting socio-economic development,” Commissioner Luoga noted.



Engineer Emmanuel Mbando, the project manager, revealed that work began on December 8, 2023, and the first phase, delivering 50 megawatts, is expected to be completed by December 2025, at which point it will begin supplying electricity to local communities. 

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