Dar es Salaam, Feb. 16 -- DODOMA – THE International Solar Alliance (ISA) based in India has expressed its intention to invest in solar energy projects in Tanzania. As a first step the institution will conduct preliminary feasibility study on three sites identified for execution of the projects.

Here, the sites identified by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) for execution of solar power projects include Zuzu in Dodoma (60 MW), Mkwese in Manyoni – Singida (199 MW) and Same in Kilimanjaro (50 MW).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko, made this revelation during a meeting with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Executive Director Dr Ajay Mathur in New Delhi, India, where Dr Biteko atte...