About the Renewable Energy Week

10–13 November 2026 · EACLC, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam

Key event theme

“From Vision to Impact: Innovating, Integrating and Accelerating Tanzania's Green Future.”

The event

Tanzania's premier renewable energy platform

The Renewable Energy Week (REW2026) is a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Energy and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), taking place 10–13 November 2026 at the East Africa Commercial & Logistics Center (EACLC), Ubungo, Dar es Salaam.

It brings together government, industry, financiers, technology providers and communities to accelerate renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean cooking adoption across Tanzania — building on the successful REW2024 and REW2025 editions.

The programme spans technical learning visits, capacity-building training, a two-day exhibition and conference, and closes with a networking dinner marking TAREA's 25th anniversary.

Host

Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) — a non-profit founded in 2001, with 255+ members promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency nationwide.

Co-host

Ministry of Energy, United Republic of Tanzania — endorsing the event's national policy dialogue.

Venue

East Africa Commercial & Logistics Center (EACLC), Ubungo, Dar es Salaam.

Why REW2026

Goal & objectives

To establish REW2026 as Tanzania's premier platform for advancing renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean cooking, and sustainable energy investment — accelerating the adoption of market-ready technologies through hands-on exhibitions, learning visits, and stakeholder dialogue.

Policy & strategy

Support national energy and clean cooking strategies, strengthen public-private partnerships, and open dialogue on regulation, financing, and market development.

Technology & market

Showcase renewable energy solutions fit for Tanzania, promote productive use across agriculture, health, water and industry, and build consumer confidence in quality technology.

Partnerships & institutions

Strengthen collaboration between Government, TAREA, development partners and the private sector, and mobilise financing for sustainable energy projects.

Focus areas

Seven sub-themes guiding the week

01

Industrialisation & climate mitigation

Renewable energy for economic growth and climate change mitigation.

02

Clean cooking at scale

Scaling clean cooking solutions for health, environment and economic transformation.

03

Productive & inclusive development

Harnessing renewable energy for productive and inclusive development.

04

Energy efficiency

Developing energy efficiency and demand-side solutions for a sustainable future.

05

Electric mobility

Accelerating the transition to electric mobility and sustainable transport.

06

Local manufacturing

RE local manufacturing and technology localisation through site visits.

07

Gender & youth inclusion

Strengthening gender, youth and inclusive participation in the energy transition.

Looking ahead

Expected outcomes

Stronger policy coherence and public-private coordination in the renewable energy sector.

Greater awareness and adoption of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.

New investment commitments and financing opportunities for sustainable energy projects.

Strengthened stakeholder partnerships and implementation collaboration.

Increased market confidence and commercialisation of clean energy technologies.

A post-event action plan to carry sector momentum forward.

What to expect

Conference highlights

Keynote speeches

Renowned industry experts share insights and perspectives on the latest developments and future trajectories in renewable energy.

Awards ceremony

Recognising outstanding contributions and innovations across the renewable energy sector.

Policy dialogue & panels

Engaging panel discussions on current trends and challenges, fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving.

Exhibition of technologies

A dynamic showcase of innovative renewable energy technologies with hands-on interaction with cutting-edge solutions.

Networking & gala dinner

Facilitated networking opportunities for meaningful business-to-business partnerships, capped by TAREA's 25th anniversary dinner.

Site visits & training

Guided technical learning visits and training sessions demonstrating community impact ahead of the main exhibition days.

The venue

East Africa Commercial & Logistics Center

EACLC sits in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam — easily reached from across the city and the wider East African region, with the exhibition halls and conference facilities needed to host over 100 exhibitors and 3,000+ visitors.

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