In
Tanzania as emerging market there are huge market for solar power business.
To
be completely transparent, the reliable and affordable power supply is the
biggest problem in Tanzania. With this mobile phone revolution in Tanzania.
Many
people have a mobile phone but, they should walk long distance to charge their
mobile phone. As I write this article at night, I am using power from the solar
panel to run my laptop.
With
the biggest power supply problem in Tanzania, Some small shops specifically in
rural areas close so early because they don’t have electricity.
What
if you start your solar business in Tanzania and help this people operate till
night while you make big cash in return.
From
business perspective, the business that depends on people’s need will grow by
leap and bound. That’s why starting your own solar business is the wise
decision.
Solar
power is business for everybody, even if you don’t have a cent in your pocket
right now, read this article all the way to the end and you will realize how
easily solar power can be done in Tanzania.
Tanzania power supply is the substantial challenge
The
market for this business seems to be endless in Tanzania because of serious
electricity problem in our country.
Imagine
this, Tanzanian population is approximately 50 millions. But only 42 percent of
households have access to electricity with a wide gap, 40 percent in urban and
only 2 percent of rural household have access to electricity.
According
to the recently published report of Africa progress Panel that Kofi Annan a
former Secretary-General of United nation is the chair of such panel reveals
that, It would take average Tanzanian 8 years as much as electricity average
American consumes in one month.
Even
our government is selling this idea to people. Government wants all the health
center dispensaries that are not connected to the grid country wide to be
provided with solar power.
Also
to make this more attractive option and affordable to citizens, the government
has removed value added tax (VAT) and remove import tax to all solar
components, so is the best time to start the business because when government
now comes in, they will look for YOU
Why
Solar Power Is The profitable business in Tanzania
In
reality solar will remain to be lucrative business in Tanzania even in bad
economy because of the following reasons
1.The
Rising demand for electricity
The
rising demand for electricity in Tanzania is growing at alarming rates, because
of the increase in population, industrialization, and booming extractives
activities of mineral and natural gas.
Tanzania’s
total installation capacity is 1583 Megawatts, and the electrification rate is
15.5 percent a year, Tanzania aims to boost power generation capacity to 10,000
megawatts by 2025.
In
reality, The transmission line will never cover many areas in our country.
So the cheap, efficient solar electrification plan should be introduced to lift
Tanzanian from the darkness in the short period of time. That’s where you come
in with your solar business and grabs this opportunity in Tanzania.
.
2.Solar
power is the cost-effective plan and can reach many Tanzanian population in
short amount of time
Technically
speaking, Many rural household population spend more money in purchasing fuel
like Charcoal, kerosene, diesel, as the many Tanzanian own mobile phones and
they use it in regular basis for business purpose, to chat with friends,
family, ,
But
you they can save a lot of money because once the solar power unit is set up
you can enjoy free electricity for a very long time.
3.The
desire to clean energy that are environment friendly
In
reality, most people still depend on the expensive and hazardous fuel such as
diesel, Tanzania rural population relies on kerosene, firewood a charcoal which
pollutes household air.
So
unlikely fuels like Kerosene, firewood, solar electricity prove to be better
options.It causes no pollution and doesn't harm environment.
Three
Ways To Start Solar Power Business In Tanzania And Make Money
Anybody
can start a solar business. Since there are multiple ways you can enter the
solar market in Tanzania.
1.Become
Solar Power Companies Associate In Tanzania
If
you are keen to make Tanzanian go to solar but you have nothing to invest in
this business, associate with solar companies is the way to go.
So
you will introduce the solar products of the company you present to the
customers and get a commission for each purchase being made.
The
good news is you don’t have to be a veteran technician to go into this
business, even if you've little knowledge about solar power, the company you
present its products will give you all information to sell solar power
solutions to people.
So
approach solar power companies in Tanzania and get paid based on your
agreement. To make more money, pick reputable companies that have quality solar
products that customer will be confident to buy.
2.Become
distributor
There
a lot of manufacturer of solar products such as panel, solar batteries, charge
controller and solar inverters, To go to this avenue it requires large start up
capital, because you will need to import solar related items from major
manufacturers abroad to Tanzania.
China
is the among of greatest manufacture of solar products, you can buy direct from
manufacture and resell products in Tanzania
3
Sell solar products
You
buy solar related products from distributor and you resell them to final users.
In this type of business model you don’t keep a stock because you buy small
quantity of solar items. It doesn’t require large start up capital to get
started. You can start with the amount you’re comfortable with, and grow your
business day by day.
4
Become a solar a contractor
Your
job will be installing solar power systems for homes, firms or business or even
government agencies.
Also
solar contractor earns money by doing maintenance on the solar system. Solar
items last longer but repair and maintenance are vital after sometimes
Tips
To Succeed In This Business In Tanzania.
Figure
who will exactly Buy from You
Target
the right customer is vital in the success of any business. In the solar power
business in Tanzania, you can have 3 groups of customer. Here I will explain
each one and you will find your fit
- Tanzanian rural populations who have no access to electricity
- Tanzanians who already connected to the grid but they’re unhappy with frequently cut off electricity that ruin their business and want to cut the cost of high electricity bills. Many cement industries in Tanzania want to reduce operation cost. So they will opt for cheap solar power supply.
- Government agencies and NGO
These
3 groups of customer are happy to buy from because solar power saves them a lot
of money and makes their life easier and fun.
Solar
business will survive even in the recession or bad economy when every business
goes into bankruptcy. Because nobody wants to stay in darkness, Nobody wants to
walk longer distance to charge their mobile phones.
Can
you do a favor? If you have any questions/suggestion shoot me an email at
Hussein.boffu@tanzaniapetroleum.com. or +255655376543
And
I will be glad to answer you
About Husssein Boffu
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