Mozambique to develop three new solar power plants

• 3 years ago (2020-10-08)
• David Flin

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The Mozambican government has issued a call for tenders for the development of three solar power projects in three provinces of the country. The plants would enable IPPs to add 120 MW to the country’s national grid.

According to a tender notice issued by the Mozambican Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (Mireme), the development of the new projects aims to diversify the electricity mix and accelerate the country’s electrification process.

The three 40 MW plants will be built in Dondo, Lichinga, and Manje in the provinces of Sofala, Niassa, and Tete respectively. The development of this new capacity is part of the Renewable Energy Auction Promotion Programme (Proler), implemented by Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union.

Mireme said in a statement: “The structuring of renewable energy auctions, with a contribution of €37 million from the European Union in partnership with AFD, aims to diversify quality and low-cost energy sources, ensuring a greater contribution of renewable energy in the country’s energy transition and electrification.”