Dataset

Mapping Energy Access: Tanzania

ElectricityUnited Republic of TanzaniaWorld Resources Institute (WRI)

Dataset Objective

To visualize electricity distribution in Tanzania.

Context

Map is a depiction of energy access in Tanzania, including existing and planned transmission lines, mini grid energy sources, potential hydro sites and mini grids under construction

What is included

This dataset focused on energy need, economic buoyancy, mobile phone penetration, planned transmission lines, existing transmission lines, mini grid energy sources(hydro, biomass, fossil fuel,solar mini, hybrid), potential hydro sites, and current projects- mini grids (under construction).

Collection Methods

Data was drawn from Tanzania’s 2012 Population and Housing Census (Survey), 2016 Energy Access Situation Report, and Tanzania Traditional Energy Development Organization (TaTEDO).