A Triangular Development Partnership has been established by Tanzania, India, and the United States to support the country’s renewable energy sector and improve its energy infrastructure. A stronger grid, better regulatory and policy frameworks, dependable regional interconnections, and the development of utility-scale solar projects in Tanzania are the outcomes of the trilateral partnership, which is being carried out by the non-profit Asia Foundation in the United States.
To expedite Tanzania’s electrification and provide clean, dependable electricity to all of Tanzania’s communities, the United States and Tanzania remain solid allies. Tanzania has achieved notable strides in the energy industry since the launch of USAID’s Power Africa program in 2013, as evidenced by the increase in connections from over 1.2 million in that year to over 4.5 million by 2023.
To increase Tanzania’s use of renewable energy and encourage climate-smart energy investments, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is collaborating with India’s Centers of Excellences, such as the Grid Controller of India Limited and NTPC School of Business, to engage the nation’s policymakers, regulators, utilities, academia, and private sector.
We are now embarking on an important new partnership, together with the government of India, which broadens our energy collaboration with Tanzania,” stated Alex Klaits, acting director of USAID’s mission in Tanzania. Through this partnership, local capability will be strengthened and opportunities for bilateral trade with Tanzania will be increased for American businesses. It gives us great pleasure to collaborate with the Indian government in assisting Tanzania in maintaining its status as an East African net energy exporter.
It is a matter of pride that the first India-US Triangular Cooperation on the African continent is taking place in Tanzania,” stated Manoj Verma, Charge d’Affaires of the Indian High Commission. This cooperation is a prime example of Tanzania and India’s robust strategic alliance. This cooperation will support Tanzania’s efforts as it approaches the completion of landmark energy projects and connects its grid with neighbouring countries, with a focus on the development of renewable energy and grid management. We have no doubt that this triangular development partnership will be essential in utilizing India’s wealth of knowledge in the field of renewable energy and enhancing Tanzanians’ quality of life in an environmentally responsible manner.
Dr. James Peter Mataragio, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Tanzanian Ministry of Energy, stated, “I am excited to be a part of this exciting partnership. Tanzania stands to gain a great deal from the knowledge and expertise of the United States and India in growing its wind and solar energy sectors. Together, we can strengthen Tanzania’s system and expedite the development of renewable energy.”
