Mozambique will receive a new boost in the renewable energy sector with the installation of a solar plant in the province of Gaza, in the South of the country. The project represents a private investment of around 110 million dollars (7 billion meticais) and will be developed by the company Sal Energia, in partnership with the state-owned Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM).According to the environmental impact study of the Chibuto solar plant, the infrastructure will have an installed capacity of 95 megawatts (MW) and will occupy an area of 211 hectares in the administrative post of Chibuto Sede. The plan also includes the construction of a 275 kilovolt (KV) transmission line approximately 10 kilometers long, connecting the solar plant to the local substation.Sal Energia will be responsible for the development, financing and construction of the plant and associated infrastructure, reinforcing the capacity of the national electricity grid and contributing to the expansion of access to energy in the country.Electricity production through solar parks in Mozambique has seen significant growth, having increased by 18.6% in 2024. However, solar energy still represents less than 1% of the total electricity generated in the country, with the energy matrix dominated by hydroelectric sources, responsible for 83.8% of national production.The Government plans to expand solar generation capacity to 1000 MW by 2030, through the installation of new plants in different regions of the country. The Energy Transition Strategy (ETS) highlights that accelerating these projects will be key to balancing domestic demand and green energy export opportunities.Mozambique currently has solar projects totaling 125 MW of installed capacity, of which 80 MW are already connected to the electricity grid. In the long term, the country aims to reach at least 7.5 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic solar energy and 2.5 GW of wind energy by 2050. To ensure competitive prices and attract more investments, the Government is investing in the Renewable Energy Auction Program, which aims to boost the sector and replicate the success of South Africa, where the adoption of this model accelerated the expansion of clean energy. (ICE MAPUTO)

Fonte notizia: DIARIO ECONOMICO