Tanzania
power plants.
Tanzania has 22 operating power plants in the catalog, 3,777 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 72.1% of operating capacity (2,723 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 17%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Plant (2,115 MW, recorded start year 2024).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Tanzania electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Tanzania
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Tanzania
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Tanzania get its electricity?
Across the 22 operating plants in the catalog, Tanzania's capacity is led by hydro at 72.1% (2,723 MW), then natural gas at 17% and oil at 5.4%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Tanzania?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Tanzania is Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 2,115 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2024.
How many power plants does Tanzania have?
The catalog tracks 22 operating power plants in Tanzania, with 3,777 MW in all.
Can I see Tanzania's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Tanzania to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.