DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 25 -- MORE than 940 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity, while more than 700 million depend on hazardous fuels such as firewood and charcoal for cooking.

Responding to these challenges, Tanzania is advancing its clean energy transition in alignment with its national policy and Vision 2025 agenda.

The government has prioritised clean energy development as a policy response to mitigate environmental harm and curb the health impacts of traditional fuel use, particularly in rural households reliant on biomass and kerosene.

The government has heavily invested in renewable sources, particularly solar, hydropower and wind with a focus on rural electrification.

Key initiatives, such as those led by the Ru...