Tanzania’s largest hydropower station, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station has set a new record with the commissioning of six generating units in a single year.
With annual power generation exceeding 3.1 billion kilowatt-hours — accounting for over 40 percent of Tanzania’s total electricity output — the station has significantly bolstered the stability of the country’s power supply.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station has commissioned six generating units in a single year. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station is one of the largest hydropower projects under construction in Africa. Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) provided a full suite of services, including the development, supply, installation, commissioning and trial operation of all turbines, generators and main inlet valves. This project set a record as China’s largest single export contract for hydropower equipment under an independent brand.
The station is equipped with nine 235-megawatt Francis turbines, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,115 MW. As a critical priority project for Tanzania, it plays a key role in ensuring electricity production and stable power supply. The first generating unit was commissioned in February last year.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station is one of the largest hydropower projects under construction in Africa. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Since the units became operational, the station has significantly enhanced Tanzania’s power supply capacity and provided reliable electricity for the country’s flagship Central Line.
The successful operation of the station has not only greatly strengthened the stability of Tanzania’s power supply but also highlighted China’s technological prowess and the potential for international collaboration in the hydropower sector.
In recent years, DEC has proactively supported the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, participating in the construction of over 30 power projects across Africa. To date, the company has supplied African clients with more than 90 generating units, representing a combined installed capacity exceeding 11,000 MW.
(Executive editor: Zhu Zeya)
