Tanzania has secured various investment, financing and technical cooperation commitments in the energy sector following its participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), currently taking place in Antalya, Türkiye. The commitments are expected to strengthen the government’s efforts to develop renewable energy and expand the use of clean cooking energy across the country.
Energy Minister Juma Homera briefed journalists at State House in Dar es Salaam on President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Türkiye and Tanzania’s participation in the conference. He highlighted several key achievements, including a commitment by the Saudi Arabian government to continue financing energy projects, such as renewable energy and clean cooking initiatives.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funding for 70,000 electric cooking stoves, with another 70,000 expected to receive approval soon. This development is expected to significantly enhance the use of clean cooking energy in Tanzania. Minister Homera expressed optimism that these commitments would help achieve the government’s goals in the energy sector.
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has pledged to engage the private sector in establishing an investor coalition to promote investment in the energy sector. The goal is to position Tanzania as a hub for manufacturing clean cooking energy technologies. This move is expected to attract more private sector investment in the energy sector.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has committed to working with Tanzania to promote the use of solar energy in schools and health facilities. Additionally, the ISA has set aside 200 million US dollars to support solar power projects in member countries, including Tanzania. This will help increase access to solar energy in the country.
Minister Homera emphasized that these commitments would help Tanzania achieve its renewable energy targets. The government aims to increase the use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The deals secured at COP31 are expected to play a significant role in achieving this goal.
The energy sector in Tanzania is expected to benefit significantly from these developments. With the support of international partners, the government is confident that it can achieve its goals in the sector. The country is poised to make significant progress in the development of renewable energy and clean cooking energy technologies.
Key points
- Tanzania secures commitment from Saudi Arabia to finance energy projects, including renewable energy and clean cooking initiatives.
- African Development Bank approves funding for 70,000 electric cooking stoves, with another 70,000 expected to receive approval soon.
- International Solar Alliance commits to working with Tanzania to promote the use of solar energy in schools and health facilities.
