Zanzibar has taken a step closer to sustainable energy development, following the World Bank’s ambitious investment in an 18 MW Solar power supply. The project will minimize the reliance of the archipelago region’s reliance on the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO).
Following the World Bank’s investment, the Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO), has called for the issuance of tenders to responsible contractors to commence the installation of the 18MW Makunduchi renewable energy plant.
According to the contract terms, the tender holder will not only construct the solar power project but also manage it for the next three years. Interested parties have until January, 31st, 2025, to submit their applications.
The Makunduchi Solar Project is the start of a larger renewable energy investment plan by the Zanzibar government. In May 2024, ZECO signed a deal with Generation Capital Limited (GCL) and Taifa Energy to kickstart 180 MW of solar production. This was the first-ever large-scale renewable energy deal targeting the archipelago nation.
Beneficiaries of such green energy projects not only include Zanzibar’s citizens. Also, the Makunduchi Solar Project and other related clean energy initiatives are projected to boost the region’s Tourism sector, which is an economic cornerstone of the Island Swahili nation.
The 18 MW Solar Plant in Zanzibar showcases the country’s commitment towards sustainable energy solutions. It is an ongoing factor around East Africa, including the larger Tanzania state. This can influence other nations and international investors to join in transforming how we consume renewable energy.
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