**5.5 Cogeneration technology**

There is few biomass based-co-generation plants in the country. These include sugar processing plants: Tanganyika Planting Company (TPC), Kilombero Sugar Company (KSC), Mtibwa Sugar Estates (MSE) and Kagera Sugar Company, Tanwat (Tanning) and Sao Hill Sawmill have waste that can be used in generating electricity. Table 13 shows electricity generated from cogeneration technology.

Fig. 9. The 3D Concept of the Steam –Electrical Generator Prototype (Source DIT R&PGS-2011)

The highlighted technologies have the potential to contribute to rural energy electrification in the country in the near future. Some of the technologies are still under development. Wind and solar technologies are already in application. These technologies need improvement. Tertiary, higher learning institutions and research centres in the county have the role of improving these technologies.


Table 13. Electricity Generated from Cogeneration Technology (Source: MEM 2011)

With all of the technologies already in place and some underdevelopment, there are still many challenges and barriers that need attention. Some of the barriers are presented in section 6.
