The province of Cabo Delgado is preparing to strengthen electricity supply with the construction of a 20-megawatt solar power plant in the Mecufi district, an investment expected to boost clean energy production and improve the stability of electricity distribution in northern Mozambique.
According to the Mozambique News Agency, the project is being developed by Italian company Renco, in partnership with national private investors and Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), under a model that combines private financing and institutional participation to accelerate the expansion of national energy capacity.
Renco’s director in Mozambique, Pier Evangelista, said the infrastructure is expected to become operational by December 2026, adding additional power to the national grid. “It is a project we expect to complete by December 2026, which will add around 20 megawatts of capacity to the national grid,” he said.
Valued at around USD 34 million, the plant comes as Mozambique seeks to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, increasing the share of renewable energy in national production.
According to the official, financing is being structured through a project finance model involving the promoter’s capital and support from multilateral financial institutions, reflecting growing investor interest in the country’s energy potential.
Beyond its expected impact on energy supply, the project is already generating economic and social benefits locally. Around 130 workers are currently involved in construction, receiving practical and specialised training in the installation and operation of solar infrastructure.
Pier Evangelista said the project also represents an opportunity to develop national technical skills in a sector expected to gain importance in Mozambique’s future energy landscape. Although a partial reduction in the workforce is expected after construction is completed, the company assures that some workers will remain involved in the plant’s operation and maintenance.
Source: Diário Económico
