Mozambique 170 MW of solar energy

Which zone has the highest solar power potential in Mozambique?

The zones marked in the darkest shade show the highest potential . By the end of 2022, there is a total of 125 MW of solar power plants (under a public-private partnership (PPP)) developed in Mozambique, of which 60 MW are already connected to the national grid: Projects Mocuba and Metoro.

Can Mozambique produce 2 GW of solar power by 2030?

Other initiatives are expected to arise to meet the government’s goal of having at least 7.5 GW of PV capacity installed by 2030. Alongside wind and solar, Mozambique also has large biomass potential, with estimates pointing to the possible production of 2 GW.

How much energy will Mozambique generate a year?

The plant will increase Mozambique’s installed capacity by 50% and generate 8.6 TWh per year, enough to power more than 3 million homes. A GREEN REVOLUTION: The country is also actively developing other renewable energy segments, such as solar and wind, which together are expected to represent 20% of domestic energy production by 2040.

When did Globeleq & Mozambique launch a solar power plant?

Our solar power plant in Cuamba was inaugurated in September of 2023. It marked another milestone for Globeleq and Mozambique, as it was the first IPP to integrate a utility-scale energy storage system.