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Tanzania Mulls Investing in Geothermal Power (Daily News)

(Courtesy CIA.gov)

Tanzania is looking into investing heavily in renewable energy, especially geothermal power on that the rock originated heat energy happens to be both cost-effective and greener for the environment.

Speaking in Arusha, Assistant Commissioner for Renewable Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Mr Edward Ishengoma, revealed during the official opening of a two-day geothermal training that renewable energy was currently the last resort in the wake of ravages from global warming.

The official said once all geothermal sources were explored Tanzania would be in a position to sell surplus power to neighboring countries. He said Tanzania had 50 identified potential areas across the country which were yet to be explored.

Tanzania has the longest rift stretch in eastern Africa, 52 identified sites with a geothermal potential of 650 MW that have not been fully exploited. For many years, Tanzania relied much on hydropower as the main source of power, which proved a failure as most rivers fell prey to the impacts of climate change.

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