Rural Tanzania appears to be set for a very large increase in renewable power. A hybrid solar-geothermal project has been funded to the tune of $50 million dollars. Off-grid photovoltaics will be used in ten remote rural areas, and 100 MW of geothermal will be encouraged. Small-scale projects, such as … [continued]
Up to $350 million will be invested for the drilling of steam fields in the south of Tanzania. This very large investment will be made by Geothermal Power Tanzania Ltd. GPT was founded in order to collaborate with Geothermal Power Ltd, the Tanzania National Development Corp. and Tanzanian mining company … [continued]
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary by bringing light to the lives of the needy across several countries in Asia and Africa. The company will donate 100,000 solar lanterns in Asian and African countries to communities that lack access to electricity. The company donated … [continued]
As a part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, CleanTechnica was invited to attend the 2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony held at the Emirates Palace on January 15, 2013. The Zayed Future Energy Prize, managed by Masdar, reflects the great vision of the late founding father and former president … [continued]
Tanzania is planning to have 100 MW of geothermal power operating by 2016. Geothermal tends to be more stable, so developing it there can counteract the erratic output from hydroelectric dams. Due to a lack of rain, there have been power shortages in the country, so seeking a more balance … [continued]
The 2,000 solar panels for Tanzania’s largest solar power contract to date have arrived. About 600 batteries and accessories (like inverters) have also made the journey to Tanzania based on the $4.7 million contract that was signed in March. Once assembled, the solar technology will bring clean energy to … [continued]
Tanzania probably doesn’t come to mind when you think about solar power leaders. But it’s actually working on a solar power project worthy of global notice, I think. The solar project will put solar power on “45 secondary schools, 10 health centres, 120 dispensaries, municipal buildings and businesses across … [continued]
