Who inaugurated Mozambique's first solar plant?

In September, Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Carlos Zacarias and other guests officially inaugurated the Cuamba solar plant, which is Mozambique’s very first combined utility-scale solar and energy storage plant.

Will Mozambique achieve universal energy access by 2030?

By 2030, the Government of Mozambique hope to transform this landscape, and achieve universal energy access by the end of the decade. This would require capacity to more than double to almost 6,500 MW. Solar is undeniably the most intuitive renewable technology when it comes to off-grid energy solutions.

Will Mozambique get a solar power plant in 2023?

Future tenders are expected to be announced in Q4 of 2023, including the selection of two independent power producers for two 30 MW solar photovoltaic power plants and one 50 MW wind power plant. But Mozambique has an enormous challenge that spreads far beyond where the national grid ends.

Who invested in Mozambique's new solar plant?

Globeleq, Source Energia and EDM have all invested in this project – a public-private partnership that demonstrates the confidence of international investors in Mozambique. “This is the third large-scale solar plant in Mozambique and the second that has had the support of the UK and Norway, two long-time friend and partner countries.

Can Mozambique take full advantage of its solar potential?

In a new monthly column for <b>pv magazine</b>, SolarPower Europe describes how Mozambique may take full advantage of its huge solar potential by implementing its recently launched Renewable Energy Auctions Programme for large-scale projects, while also pushing for more off-grid renewables in remote areas.

Who won a solar power plant in Moçambique?

The first tender under the programme was the Dondo solar power plant which was won by Independent Power Producer (IPP), Total Eren (now acquired by Total Energies), with a tariff of $52.45/MWh, and is supported by Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and the French Development Agency (AFD).