Tanzania, March 14 -- Shinyanga. The government has set aside Sh216 billion for the second phase of the Shinyanga Solar Power Project as the first phase nears completion.

The project is aimed at boosting electricity generation and supporting economic activities across the Lake Zone.

Minister for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi said on March 13, 2026, that the initial phase of the project had reached its final stages, while preparations for implementing the second phase were already underway.

Speaking during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals to inspect the project, Mr Ndejembi said the second phase would generate 100 megawatts, bringing the total installed capacity of the project to 150 megawatts once all...