Title: Guidelines for Grid Interconnection of Small Power Projects in Tanzania

Languages: English

Type: Document


Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Country: Global / Non-Specific

Sectors: Energy and Power

Keywords: Energy and Power, Energy and Power PPPs **

Document(s):

Part A: Guidelines For Grid Interconnection of Small Power Projects in Tanzania571.94 KB, Part B: Guidelines For Grid Interconnection of Small Power Projects in Tanzania - Technical Guidelines423.1 KB, Part C: Appendices- Studies To Be Conducted, Islanding and Protection307.24 KB


Document Summary:

Regulatory Entities

Tanzania—EWURA, a suite of several documents developed by EWURA (the national electricity regulator of Tanzania) specifying the technical standards that must be satisfied and the studies that must be performed before a small power producer (a renewable generator or cogenerator exporting the energy associated with 10 MW or less of installed capacity) can get permission to connect to the main grid and sell electricity to the national utility. 


Document Details:

The goal of the document is to “standardize” the requirements and thereby reduce transaction costs for both parties. Guidelines For Grid Interconnection of Small Power Projects in Tanzania (Part A—Mandatory Requirements and Test Procedures (38 pages), Part B—Technical Guidelines  (33 pages), Part C—Appendices- Studies To Be Conducted, Islanding and Protection (44 pages) (March 2009, Working Draft For Public Consultation) (Short title: Interconnection Guidelines).

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Tracking Reference: Tanzania Guidelines For Grid Interconnection Part A_2011_English

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Updated: September 8, 2021