Dar es Salaam, July 1 -- THE hum of a diesel generator, the flicker of a kerosene lamp, the smoky haze of a charcoal stove these are ubiquitous sounds, sights and smells across much of rural Tanzania.

While the national grid steadily expands, reaching more corners of our nation, a significant portion of the population remains, and for the foreseeable future will remain, off-grid. This isnt a deficit; its an immense opportunity.

The country, with its abundant natural resources and innovative spirit, stands at a critical juncture to not just adopt, but to lead the charge in off-grid energy solutions, with biogas emerging as a powerful, yet often overlooked, cornerstone.

The global conversation around sustainable development invariably ci...