Tanzania has shut down in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Tanzanian authorities have closed down five hydroelectric stations as part of their strategy to manage surplus electricity within the national grid, as stated by Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa.
He noted that the primary facility, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, has produced ample electricity to supply key urban centers, notably Dar es Salaam, the nation’s commercial epicenter.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now, “ an official from the state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The Julius Nyerere hydropower dam, boasting a capacity of 2,115 MW, is reportedly nearing full capacity due to heavy rains since the beginning of the year.
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Across East Africa, including Tanzania and Kenya, a recent bout of severe weather has resulted in at least 58 fatalities and widespread devastation.
This marks a notable occurrence for Tanzania, a country plagued by frequent power shortages, as it temporarily shuts down hydroelectric stations due to surplus production.
