Tanzania's mega hydropower project in full operation


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  • Sunday, 06 Apr 2025

DAR ES SALAAM, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is fully operational after the activation of all nine turbines, Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko said Saturday.

"All nine turbines are fully operational, collectively generating 2,115 megawatts," said Biteko, also minister of energy, during an inspection tour of the mega power project.

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