4 FAQs about Dodoma distributed energy systems

How is power distributed in Dodoma?

Power supply in Dodoma is distributed through 11kV and 33kV distribution feeders. There are three main networks: Zuzu north, Zuzu south, and Brick. Currently, there is a surplus supply capacity of about 18.1MW in Zuzu Substation and 9.44MW in Bicha Substation.

What is the primary energy source used in Dodoma City?

Presently, Dodoma is using the natural gas which is transported via pipelines. Oil is sold via petrol stations which are located in various areas of Dodoma City. These facilities include fixed and mobile voice service, data services, security system, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.

Is Dodoma suitable for solar energy?

Dodoma has a potential of up to 60 MW for tapping solar energy. This makes it suitable for various uses such as powering utilization centres, modular data centres, and data recovery centres. However, the ICT sector in Tanzania has mainly focused on traditional ways of energy utilization.

What is the electricity demand for Dodoma?

Currently, Dodoma has a daily electricity supply of 48 megawatts, with an effective demand of 31 Megawatts. However, due to the city's expansion and increased consumption, the demand is projected to reach 240 Megawatts by 2039.

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