World Relief Corporation

Scalable and Sustainable Renewable Electricity Production in Rural Tanzania and Zambia

Feasibility studies and engineering assessments have been completed for a small (22 kW) hydroelectric generator installation in rural Tanzania (Mumba, located in the Rukwa region of southwest Tanzania). This EEP project completed the installation of the hydroelectric facility and put into place a local private/private partnership to own and operate the plant.

Location

Tanzania,Zambia

Total Project Budget

EUR 270 558

EEP Africa Financing

EUR 139 449

Sector

Hydropower

Type

Pilot project

Project Period

2011 - 2012