The dispatch of the transformers is part of the implementation of an order by TANESCO's Managing Director, Lazaro Twange. The transformers are destined for various substations along the TAZA project route. This project aims to connect the Rukwa region to the national grid and facilitate electricity trade between Tanzania and Zambia. The TAZA project is a significant development in Tanzania's energy sector.
Two teams are involved in the transportation of the transformers. One team is transporting two transformers to the Iganjo substation in Mbeya and the Mkangamo substation in Songwe. The other two transformers have already arrived in Iringa. The project team is working to ensure that the power line is charged by November 15, 2026. The deadline is crucial for the project's completion.
According to Mhandisi Kelvin Mwasege, the TAZA project manager, the dispatch of the transformers is a significant milestone. The project aims to connect the Rukwa region to the national grid, enhancing energy access and reliability. The TAZA project will also facilitate the integration of Tanzania's and Zambia's power systems for electricity trade.
The transformers have varying capacities, with two having a capacity of 250 MVA and 200 MVA. They will be installed at the Iringa and Kisada substations, respectively. The project will enhance the transmission capacity of the national grid, ensuring a stable power supply to the southern regions of Tanzania.
Mhandisi Esau Magori, a project engineer, highlighted the significance of the project. The TAZA project will not only connect the Rukwa region to the national grid but also facilitate electricity trade between Tanzania and Zambia. This development will have a positive impact on the regional economy.
The TAZA project is a critical component of Tanzania's energy development plans. The project will improve energy access and reliability in the southern regions of the country. The successful completion of the project will also enhance regional cooperation in the energy sector.
The Managing Director of TANESCO, Lazaro Twange, had instructed the project team to complete the project by November 15, 2026. The team is working to meet the deadline, ensuring that the project is completed on time. The TAZA project is a significant achievement in Tanzania's energy sector, and its completion will have a lasting impact on the country's energy landscape.
Key points
- The TAZA project aims to connect the Rukwa region to the national grid and facilitate electricity trade between Tanzania and Zambia.
- The project involves the construction of a 400kV power transmission line from Iringa to Sumbawanga.
- The project is expected to be completed by November 15, 2026.
