Selling Solar: Renewable Energy Opportunities In Tanzania

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In Tanzania, we cannot do without the issue of renewable energy because we have tremendous potential that we are not fully exploiting; we have solar wind.

When we were kids, we all knew that electricity comes from the Ruvu River, which is hydro, And now we know that our sun is now being tapped into for solar energy.

Technology is going towards that sector. And there are immense opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to grow revenues while providing people the basic need of life, which is lig

There is rapid increase adoption of renewable energy in Tanzania for heating and electricity.

According to Tanzania Renewable Energy Associations (TAREA). Solar photovoltaic have increased Tanzania households’ electrification from 24.7% in 2016 to 30.4% in 2020. Also, more households, organizations, and institutions are now using solar water heaters.

The popular misconception among entrepreneurs is that households will worry about investment in solar as they know the grid is coming soon. But we are in Africa and not Europe. Due to regular power blackouts, consumers will prefer the reliability advantages of solar.

Hussein Boffu runs a consultancy helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals through business planning and consultancy support. Would you like to reach out to him? Contact him via email at hussein.boffu@tanzaniapetroleum.com or by calling, texting, or WhatsApp at +255(0)655376543.