DAR ES SALAAM, June 30 -- AS electricity demand continues to rise, Tanzania has stepped up investment in renewable energy under the Third Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III) to expand electricity access, strengthen energy security and drive sustainable economic growth.

Under the plan, the government has invested heavily in hydropower, solar and wind energy projects to increase electricity generation and improve access to reliable power across the country. FYDP III also prioritises the development of other renewable energy sources, including geothermal and biogas, as part of efforts to diversify the energy mix, reduce dependence on conventional sources and support industrialisation.

The progress achieved under the plan underscores Tanz...