Tanzania Renewable Energy Association

Mission

To promote and advocate the increased use of renewable energy by developing an effective network of members and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for quality and best practice throughout the sector.

Organization Type Non-Governmental Organization

Contact Information

Primary Contact
 Mr. Matthew Matimbwi
info@tarea-tz.org 		Secondary Contact

Address P.O. Box 32643
Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania 		Website www.tarea-tz.org
Phone +255222451674
Fax +255222451674
Calling/Fax Instructions

Our Focus

Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

TAREA is taking the lead to establish the National Improved Cook Stove Task Force that will work out to solve the challenges that hinder the scaling up of the use of the improved stoves.

Fuels/Technologies: Alcohol Fuels
Biogas
Biomass
Hydroelectric
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Solar
Wind
 Sectors of Experience: Behavior Change
Energy
Environment
Gender
Health
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Rural Development
Small Business
Sustainable energy efficiency systems		 Countries of Operation: Tanzania

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

There is a barrier in the cold region as the stoves do not heat the space.

Market development for improved cooking technologies:

The market is still not well developed in Tanzania. To date only 1% of the households use improved cook stoves.

Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

There is no standards in Tanzania on the stoves.

Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

Our interest is to carry out end user education and monitor the quality of the stoves available in the Tanzania market.

Relevant Publications or Studies

None noted

Our Contribution to the Partnership

We would like to cooperate in raising community awareness on the use improved cook stoves and we will share our experience.