Tanzanians living in off-grid areas have been advised to opt for solar energy which has continued to become affordable. It was noted that due to advancement in technology, solar energy was not only for lighting homes and watching television as it used to be, but it can offer a wide range of uses, from irrigating farms to running machines in factories.

This was stated in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday by the Managing Director of Rex Energy, Francis Kibhisa, in his remarks ahead of the 60th commemoration of Tanzania’s independence. He said prices of solar panels have gone down and thus many people can afford to buy and benefit from solar power, which is more reliable and environmentally friendly.

The panels for domestic uses are sold between 550,000/- and around 7m/-, according to him.

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