The Latest

The Lighting Rural Tanzania Competition Accepts Rural Electrification Proposals

May 13, 2014
1 minute read

The third grant award Lighting Rural Tanzania Competition program (LRTC2014) had started accepting proposals designed to improve rural electrification through innovative, affordable, sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy services for off-grid rural communities in Mainland Tanzania.

The competition’s main topic is “Promotion of Micro-Grids for electrification of remote off-grid rural villages and islands in Mainland Tanzania”, with six following sub-themes: service delivery, product innovation, environment, health, safety, and natural resources.

As the LRTC2014 statement reads: “All competitions under this program aim at increasing access to modern energy services, improving lighting technologies and substituting the use of kerosene and candles for lighting in rural areas”.

Twenty winners of the Competition will be given funds amounting up to TZS 232 million to implement their projects within twelve months.

Non-government organizations (NGOs), private foundations, universities, schools, local and municipal governments and private sector groups are encouraged to apply for the fund until the application deadline on May 23rd 2014.

The Lightning Rural Tanzania Competition was started in 2010 by the Rural Energy Agency of Tanzania (REA) with the support of the World Bank.

Want to know more about Energy in Tanzania? Our free Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers Energy, plus regulations, key sectors, and investment opportunities — all in one place.

Download Free Guide
Tweet
Share
Share
Share
Related Posts
Songo Songo Offshore Gas
Read More

Tanzanian-Led Consortium To Take Full Control of Songo Songo Gas Field as Orca Energy Exits for USD 10

Orca Energy Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell its entire Tanzanian gas business—including the Songo Songo gas field—to Taifa Gas Tanzania and Amber Energy Investment for a nominal USD 10, citing significant contingent liabilities and uncertain license renewal prospects. The Songo Songo gas field divestiture transfers 100% of Orca's operating assets to a buyer group led by Taifa, one of Tanzania's leading LPG companies, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
EACOP April 2026 Update
Read More

East African Crude Oil Pipeline Reaches 82% Completion

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 82% overall completion as of April 2026, with construction progressing across pipeline sections, pump stations, and the Chongoleani Marine Terminal in Tanga. The 1,443-kilometre pipeline is advancing steadily toward First Oil, with all line pipes delivered and the marine jetty at 88.1% completion.
Tanzania Mnazi Bay Gas Well
Read More

Tanzania Seeks Strategies to Revitalize Petroleum Exploration Activities

The Ministry of Energy instructed the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to seek strategies to revitalize petroleum exploration activities in Tanzania and add investment blocks. Officials highlighted the drop from 26 to 11 active Production Sharing Agreements and emphasized creating an enabling environment for exploration, including collaborations with Multi-Client Geophysical Companies.