The Project
The Tanzania Rural Electrification Project saw the construction of 1,352 kilometres of Medium Voltage distribution lines and 1,255 kilometres of Low Voltage distribution lines in seven regions of Tanzania, funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCA-T).
Our Approach
- The Challenge
ESB International had six months to survey more than 500 villages over challenging terrain of 7,000 kilometres. During this period, within a limited budget, villages were selected based on technical and cost parameters.
- The Solution
A system was developed where routes surveyed in a day were captured with GPS units. Each morning the routes surveyed were transferred to satellite image platforms. This data would then be used to populate a costing platform. The related costs were uploaded each night and sent to Dar es Salaam.
The Results
- Delivered on time and within budget.
- Connected 92,000 customers.
- Cost per connection below the average in East Africa were achieved.
- Transformers installed with a total capacity of 55 MVA.
What we do
We offer a comprehensive range of solutions for both public and private clients, right through the life cycle of their projects and the energy value chain.
