MSC Africa is playing a crucial role in addressing the chronic power challenges impeding Africa’s development. The company recently facilitated the shipment of 30 transformers from Mundra Port, India, to the Julius Nyerere Hydro Electric Power Plant project in Tanzania. This project, situated along the Rufiji River in Stiegler’s Gorge, Morogoro Region, aims to tackle critical issues such as insufficient generation capacity, low connectivity, poor reliability, and high costs that have hindered the region’s progress.
The Julius Nyerere Hydro Electric Power Plant project is strategically positioned to generate a robust electricity output of 2115MW and provide water capacity for approximately 17 million families. In addition to its energy-generation capabilities, the dam also serves the crucial role of controlling water flow to protect the environment from the risks of floods and swamps.
Noel Quiambao, Managing Director at MSC Tanzania, expresses confidence in the company’s contribution to Tanzania’s energy sector. He comments, “At MSC, we are confident that our involvement in Tanzania’s energy sector will catalyze future breakthroughs. Our recent shipment to Dar es Salaam exemplifies our steadfast commitment to fueling growth and success throughout the continent.”
Tanzania has been making dedicated efforts to combat electricity shortages and drive industrialization through hydro power plant projects. The nation’s commitment to sustainable industrialization and the transition to renewable energy sources is underscored by these initiatives.
MSC has successfully transported multiple loads of transformers, collectively weighing an impressive 750 MT, to Dar es Salaam. These transformers, rated at 175MV and 220/132/11KV – 3PH, PT Tanesco, play a pivotal role in Tanzania’s ambitious mission to develop five hydro power plant projects. Aligned with the government’s vision to electrify millions, these initiatives also seek to fortify industrialization and promote the adoption of renewable energy.
Once the Julius Nyerere Hydro Electric Power Plant project is finalized, these transformers will elevate the transmission voltage from 14 kV to a substantial 400 kV, marking a significant leap in capacity to 2,100 MW, with an annual production of 5.9 GWh.
