Tanelec Kenya Ltd
- Distribution transformer manufacturing
- Power transformer manufacturing
- Transformer refurbishment and repair
- Electrical switchgear manufacturing
- Metering unit production
- Line materials and accessories manufacturing
- Knowledge transfer and training programs
- Power protection systems
- Transformer manufacturing (up to 36 kV, 5kVA-20,000kVA)
- Transformer repair and refurbishment
- Power distribution solutions
- Industrial electrical equipment
About Tanelec Kenya Ltd
Tanelec Limited, established in 1981, is a leading manufacturer of electrical power equipment in East and Central Africa. The company specializes in producing distribution transformers, power transformers, electrical switchgear, metering units, and various line materials and accessories.
Serving both regional utility companies and private sector clients, Tanelec has positioned itself as a key player in Africa's power infrastructure sector. The company operates the largest and most equipped transformer repair center in the region, offering comprehensive refurbishment and repair services for distribution and power transformers.
As part of TransCentury PLC, an investor in African power and infrastructure projects, Tanelec can provide complete power distribution solutions, including conductor and cable supply. Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, the company maintains facilities and operations in Uganda (Kampala), Kenya (Nairobi), and Zambia (Ndola).
Over its 40-year history, Tanelec has consistently supplied new distribution transformers and repair services to regional utilities. The company manufactures distribution transformers with voltage ratings up to 36 kV and capacity ranging from 5kVA to 20,000kVA, with an annual production capacity of 14,000 units at its Arusha factory.
Their repair facility can handle up to 500 transformers monthly (6,000 annually). Tanelec holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and maintains a dedicated Quality Assurance and Quality Control team to ensure compliance with industry standards.
The company operates a Knowledge Transfer Center at its Tanzania headquarters, offering training programs covering LV, MV, and HV switchgear, industrial automation, and power protection systems using equipment from manufacturers like Siemens, Schneider, ABB, and EATON.
Transformers represent approximately 75% of Tanelec's turnover, making it the largest transformer manufacturer in East and Central Africa. The company is currently investing in expansion to better serve Africa's growing power market and plans to begin production of higher-voltage transformers.