Elsewedy Electric enhances Tanzania’s grid
Elsewedy Electric and The Arab Contractors have connected three hydro turbine generators to Tanzania’s national grid.
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Egypt, Cairo: Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric and The Arab Contractors have connected three hydro turbine generators to Tanzania’s national grid, bringing the total supply from the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP) to 705 MW. This is a step towards meeting the country’s electricity demands and stabilizing the national grid. The increased power generation could create a surplus on the Tanzanian grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and boosting energy security.
Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Biteko commented: “The successful connection of these units marks a significant increase in Tanzania’s electricity supply, now totalling 705 MW from the JNHPP, out of an anticipated 2,115 MW. This progress ensures that the electricity generation capacity is robust, allowing us to focus on stabilizing the infrastructure for electricity transmission.”
Wael Hamdy, senior vice president and CEO of E&C at Elsewedy Electric, said: “We continue to deliver on our commitments,” Hamdy said. “Despite numerous challenges, we began supplying robust power to the Tanzanian grid on February 17, 2024. Shortly thereafter, we bridged the gap in TANESCO’s power demand while simultaneously replacing diesel-fired power with reliable green energy. This not only marks the end of load shedding in Tanzania but also paves the way for TANESCO’s carbon neutrality.”
Source: Zawya