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Enhancement of National Electricity Transmission Capacity and Reliability

Latest Tanzania energy news · Enhancement of National Electricity Transmission Capaci… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · energy news · power · electricity

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  • The 400-kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma has been completed.
  • This project allows power generated at the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHPP) to reach Dodoma through Chalinze.
  • The transmission line covers a distance of 345 kilometers.
  • Construction of the transmission line is 99 percent complete, while expansion of the Zuzu Substation is 98 percent complete.
  • Trial energisation at the Zuzu Substation is set to begin soon, allowing electricity to flow to Dodoma.

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The project is expected to enhance the capacity and reliability of the national transmission network while facilitating the evacuation and distribution of electricity generated by the JNHPP to consumers across Tanzania.

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