How many Mozambicans have electricity?

USAID supported the development and drafting of the new law Outside of the cities, only one out of every twenty Mozambicans have access to electric power. The countryside literally sits in the dark after sunset.

Why is Mozambique a major energy exporter?

Mozambique is a net exporter of energy to countries in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) – South Africa being the largest importer. The government view energy exports as a key driver of the Mozambican economy, having passed a new electricity law that simplifies permitting and encourages IPPs activities.

How does lack of electricity affect people in Mozambique?

Lack of access to electricity impacts the daily lives and livelihoods of millions of Mozambicans. Albertina José, a widow with four children lives in rural Xiboeni, Mozambique, an area off the national grid. She runs a small shop from her home and says she faces many constraints due to lack of electricity.

Will gas-based generation increase in Mozambique in 2025?

According to BMI Research, gas-based generation is expected to increase by 18.1% annually through 2025. Mozambique’s first utility-scale solar power plant, a photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 40MW, was commissioned in Zambezia Province in 2019.

When did independent power projects start in Mozambique?

The first Independent Power Projects (IPPs) in Mozambique came online in 2015. These projects have paved the way for future IPP negotiations and, more recently, the standardization of tendering documents. Given EDM’s weak financial capabilities, future IPPs will continue to rely on development banks for financing.

Can off-grid power investors invest in rural Mozambique?

Off-grid power investors have long seen the low electrification rates in rural Mozambique (reaching 4.5% of the population) as an opportunity, since solar micro and mini-grids can provide electricity access in areas outside the central power grid.