–Before we had to meet up at the saw mill, check whether there was any electricity and often return back home. Now the electricity is reliable, I earn more money and the working hours are more regular, says Kombo Salim Aden (in front), who is working at a saw mill in Tumbe in Pemba. Photo: Tiril A. Skarstein

Reliable electricity attracts investors to Pemba

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 28/01/2011 //

A new subsea cable between Tanga and Pemba has ensured reliable electricity to Zanzibar’s lesser known island. Now new resorts are opening up and local businesses are expanding.

TANESCO and Statnett connect to share knowledge

Development Cooperation // 01/10/2010 //

–We want to tap into the experience of Statnett to improve our efficiency, said General Manager of Transmission from TANESCO Decklan P. Mhaiki at the first annual meeting regarding the TANESCO-Statnett twinning agreement.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 18/05/2010 //

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is a complex, global instrument to reward climate-friendly initiatives/industries. So far, only one CDM project in Tanzania has been approved. Green Resources AS has a CDM project in the pipeline, and presented their experiences at the Norwegian embassy.

Tanzania signing Eastern Africa Power Pool membership accord.
Photo: Marianne Damhaug.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 14/04/2010 //

Norway is supporting the development of power trade in East Africa with USD 2.2 million, through the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP). Tanzania joined Ethiopia and six other countries as an EAPP member in March 2010.

Skagerrak in the Pemba Channel.
Photo: Ørnulf Strøm.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 11/12/2009 //

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway signed an agreement in August 2008 where Norway agreed to provide funds for the Tanga – Pemba Sub Sea Cable Project. Norway have agreed to contribute 300 million NOK and Zanzibar and Tanzania will allocate the outstanding funds to cover the total project costs, estimated to amount to NOK 400 million –...

Norwegian delegation, led by Chargé d'Affaires Mr. Svein Bæra, greating the President of Zanzibar,H.E. Amani Abeid Karume.
Photo: Michuzi.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 04/06/2010 //

The submarine cable providing electricity from mainland to Pemba was officially opened 3 June 2010. The cable has a cost of 400 million Norwegian kroner and is financed by the Governments of Tanzania, Zanzibar and Norway. As a symbol of reconciliation and unity the celebration was attended by leaders of CCM and CUF jointly.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 28/04/2010 //

Norway supports TaTEDO to install 75 Multi Functional Platforms. This will generate much needed electricity in rural areas of Tanzania.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 22/12/2009 //

The Norwegian government has signed an agreement with NELSAP an arm of Nile Basin Initiative in December 2009 to finance a feasibility study for the interconnection of a power line between Kenya and Tanzania at a cost of $3.4 million. The study will take 15 months and will see the cost of power go down and improve livelihoods. If the initiative proves successful, plans are underway to create a...

Ambassador Jens-Petter Kjemprud and the EAPP representative sign the agreement.
Photo: Camilla Solvang Hansen.

Development Cooperation // Last updated: 10/11/2009 //

Ambassador Jens-Petter Kjemprud recently signed an agreement with the Eastern African Power Pool in Addis Ababa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway supports the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) with NOK 15 million.

Reliable electricity attracts investors to Pemba

TANESCO and Statnett connect to share knowledge

Developing CDM Projects in Tanzania

Tanzania signs the East Africa Power Pool membership accord

The Sub Sea Cable to Pemba

Electricity to Pemba

INCREASED NORWEGIAN SUPPORT TO TATEDO

Norway to fund Nile Basin Initiative Power Interconnection Project

Eastern Africa Power Pool signing

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam