SHINYANGA, Tanzania — The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals has commended the Ministry of Energy for its continued efforts to expand electricity generation through a diversified energy mix, including the 50-megawatt solar power project in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region.
The praise was delivered on March 13, 2026 by the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Subira Mgalu, after lawmakers visited and inspected the project, which has already begun feeding electricity into the National Grid.
Hon. Mgalu said the project reflects the significant transformation underway in Tanzania’s energy sector, particularly in expanding electricity generation through renewable energy sources such as solar power.
“This project has already added 50 megawatts to the National Grid, demonstrating the government’s commitment to an energy mix rather than relying on a single source of electricity generation. Currently, we have hydropower, natural gas, and we are now expanding other sources such as solar,” she said.
She noted that diversifying energy sources strengthens power supply reliability, especially as unpredictable weather patterns increasingly affect water levels in hydropower reservoirs.
Hon. Mgalu further stated that the committee was satisfied with the utilization of funds allocated for the project, noting that the 50 megawatts generated are already contributing to the country’s overall electricity generation capacity.
The committee also urged the Ministry of Energy, through the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), to continue implementing the vision of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to increase national electricity generation capacity to 8,000 megawatts by 2030.
Earlier, Minister for Energy Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi said the government is continuing to implement multiple electricity generation projects using different energy sources, including the Kishapu solar power project, which began construction in 2023.
He explained that the project uses Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology and is being implemented in two phases, with the first phase already completed and contributing 50 megawatts to the National Grid.
