Shinyanga solar power project hits 78.5pc completion

Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Mr Innocent Luoga (centre), tours the Ngunga solar power project in Kishapu District. On the right is the project manager, Emmanuel Mbando. PHOTO | STELLA IBENGWE

Shinyanga. The construction of a solar power generation project in Shinyanga Region, has reached 78.5 percent completion, marking progress in the first phase of producing 50 megawatts (MW).

The update was provided yesterday, by the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Mr Innocent Luoga, during his inspection visit to assess the project’s implementation and address any challenges encountered on site.