Dar es Salaam, April 11 -- DODOMA: Tanzania must accelerate investment in smart grid technologies to manage rising electricity demand and improve long-term system reliability, the countrys energy regulator has said.

In its 2023/24 electricity performance report, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) emphasized the need for a digital, responsive grid to complement infrastructure upgrades and expanding generation capacity.

“As we scale generation and connectivity, we must also invest in the intelligence of the system,” said Dr. James Mwainyekule, EWURA Director General. “A smart grid enables faster fault detection, better load balancing, and more efficient energy distribution.”

The regulators...