Who we are​

Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), formerly TASEA (Tanzania Solar Energy Association), is a non-profit, non-government business member organization that brings together actors in the renewable energy sectors to promote the accessibility and use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in mainland Tanzania. It was registered by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 7th May 2001 with registration number SA10900. TAREA is the largest renewable energy and energy efficiency network in mainland Tanzania, representing  over 255 members [Dec 2025]

Mission & Objective

The mission of TAREA is to promote and advocate for the increased use of Renewable Energy by developing an effective network of members and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for quality and best practices throughout the sector. 

The objectives of the Association shall be to promote the sustainable development of renewable energy in mainland Tanzania through the following strategies:

  1. Managing knowledge and information dissemination;
  2. Networking public and private renewable energy and energy efficiency stakeholders;
  3. Supporting the creation of an enabling environment and framework for a sustainable, renewable energy and energy efficiency market; and
  4. Promoting institutional capacity building

Activities

TAREA strives for its mission by conducting several activities. Among the activities are as follows.

  1. Forging partnerships for promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency;
  2. Soliciting and managing funding and other resources to achieve objectives;
  3. Non-profit advisory service provision;
  4. Facilitating business co-operations;
  5. Lobbying and advocacy on policies, acts, regulations, guidelines, incentives, and standards in renewable energy and energy efficiency;
  6. Lobbying and advocacy for the government to provide necessary services that enable renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses;
  7. Conducting applied research, education, and training;
  8. Utilizing various media, events, and networking activities to disseminate information and raise awareness;
  9. Information collection and dissemination; 
  10. Developing renewable energy and energy efficiency systems for demonstration and community services; and 
  11. Undertaking other activities for the purpose of promoting the objective of the Association.