Mozambique plans to achieve universal access to energy by 2030. To this end, the government recently approved a document on the Energy Transition Strategy (ETS), in which it commits to implementing measures that include the expansion of electricity infrastructure and the adoption of off-grid solutions.
“Grid expansion will be key to guaranteeing universal access to energy. To achieve this goal by 2030, approximately 2.5 million new grid connections and two million off-grid connections will be needed. High-voltage lines will also be added or upgraded to supply hydroelectric capacity to neighbouring countries,” it explains.
According to the document, “additional transmission capacity in the coming years will depend on the growth in national demand, which will determine the country’s capacity to export electricity. This medium/long-term programme aims to enable the electricity grid to guarantee a balance between supply and demand, as well as maintaining its stability.”
The document recognises the existence of a viable interconnected network as fundamental to guaranteeing the supply of 28 to 32 TWh [TeraWatt-hours] of energy, “including the development of national infrastructures and a 15% to 25% share of renewable energies”.
“After 2030, Mozambique will further expand the grid to support 55 to 65 TWh, including 30 to 40 per cent renewables, rising to 65 to 75 TWh between 2040-50,” he concludes.
Last November, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) announced investments of 80 billion dollars to leverage the ETS to be deployed by 2050.
“Mozambique has great potential to be a global leader in climate-aligned development. This is due to its considerable renewable energy resources and substantial natural gas reserves. The ambitious ETS sets out a clear path to harness these assets and enable sustainable growth at national level, while supporting emissions reductions at local and global level,” said the organisation.
