Construction of 400kV Power Transmission Line from Iringa to Rukwa Reaches 98% Completion

TLDR

• The construction of the 400kV power transmission line from Iringa to Rukwa has reached 98% completion.
• The project is part of Tanzania's efforts to enhance its electricity generation and transmission capacity.
• The line will facilitate the distribution of electricity generated from the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP).
• The JNHPP has a total capacity of 2,115 megawatts, significantly increasing Tanzania's electricity supply.
• Tanzania's total electricity generation capacity has reached 4,646 megawatts, exceeding the peak demand of 2,175 megawatts.