Why fake solar equipment challenge to energy sector development initiatives

Patrick Nduwimana from US-based African Energy makes a presentation at a recent seminar for contractors, distributors and entrepreneurs of solar energy equipment.

Electrification connection rate has grown from 10 percent in 2007 to 36 percent in 2015.

 

Speaking to this paper on Tuesday this week Rural Energy Agency’s (REA) Technical Assistance Manager Eng Gissima Nyamo-Hanga said that those figures are expected to reach 75 percent by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030, a year set aside globally for sustainable energy for all. 

 

Officiating three day training on behalf of REA’s Managing Director held in Dar es Salaam to the contractors, distributors and entrepreneurs of solar energy equipment, Nyamo-Hanga said rural electrification efforts cannot be undertaken in isolation, but rather by equally involving all responsible parties and other key stakeholders.

 

He said the training was held at the right time when the government has committed to fulfilling the global commitment of sustainable energy for all by 2030; and achieving the national electrification rate in accordance with the National Development Vision 2025.

 

The training that drew participants from the government, private sector, NGOs and CBOs was organised by Energy Plus of Tanzania in collaboration with Africa Energy of USA. 

 

“Having a common understanding on issues and challenges facing the energy sector in Tanzania the government, private sector, financiers and other stakeholders are key step towards addressing those challenges in a focused and sustainable way.”