Solar energy:
Potential for solar PV technology
is good with an average daily solar installation of 4.6 kWh/m².
Wind energy:
Tanzania has large areas with
average wind speeds of 5-7m/s. There is, therefore, a technical potential for electricity
generation from wind energy. There are about 7 potential wind sites located
for electricity generation.
Biomass energy:
Crop residues are available for
use as fuel. The estimated theoretical co-generation potential in Tanzania is over 395 MW.
Currently, the country has an installed capacity of 33 MW.
Geothermal energy:
Rift Valley is
potential area for geothermal exploitation. At least 15 thermal areas with hot spring activity
occur in Tanzania. Potential geothermal sites could contribute up to 650 MW to the country’s energy
mix, however the potential is still under investigation, and geothermal power is still a
long-term option for the country.
Hydropower:
With hydroelectric power
potential estimated to be 3,800 MW, of which only roughly 382 MW has been exploited, Tanzania has a
high potential for investment in its hydropower sector.
Source: Dr. Birgit Aurela project, Laurea University
of Applied Sciences – Finland (2009)
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