The government in Iringa region has urged companies involved in producing and distributing solar power systems to see the importance of making such a mechanism by setting them up for the prevention process when stolen.
The statement was issued by the Iringa Regional Commissioner Amina Masenza yesterday when she was officially launching the office and operations of Mobisol in Iringa, where she said that there have been thefts on the Solar Panel in the country.
"People steal solar panels because they know they can use it elsewhere and you manufacturers have to put safety equipment on your installations so that someone cannot use it after stolen," Said Masenza.
She said that there is need to stop that kind of behavior where people steel solar panels and resale them but those systems could have security put in place it will prevent theft on solar panels in Iringa and the country as whole.
However, Masenza thanked Mobisol for coming in Iringa but asked the company to cooperate with Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) at the same time with Rural Electricity Agency (REA) to make it easier for the company to arrive and provide electricity where there is no power supply.
Earlier on, the Zonal Hub Manager, Vedast Thadeo said the company's goal is to reach every citizen by providing reliable and affordable electricity and raising youth employment.
He said Mobisol is also focusing on conserving the environment – while, at the same time, the electricity they provide offers an opportunity for people to utilize it for various income generating activities which improve their economic wellbeing.
Thadeo said that the Germany-based solar-service company Mobisol provides a range of solar home systems with an affordable payment.
He said that since its inception in 2011 has succeeded in installing 100 solar plants for that year but has now installed more than 55,000 solar home systems throughout the country and distributed in all regions of the Tanzania mainland.
“We are delivering a clean and affordable alternative to fossil fuels for low-income households living without access to reliable energy." said Thadeo.
It includes a solar panel, battery, solar controller, lights, as well as cell phone chargers. The system is available in three different sizes between 80 and 200 Watts.
He said, the systems can illuminate entire households, and power e.g. laptops, radios, TVs, fridges and charge cell phones. The larger systems are powerful enough to run energy-based businesses.
He said that so far Mobisol has given employment to more than 50 young people in Iringa region while requesting a chance to serve in various government departments including schools, dispensaries and various energy needs.
Thadeo said that over the past six years the company has managed to employ some 320 Tanzanians and 800 with jobs contracts. By Friday Simbaya , Iringa
