In a significant step towards diversifying Mozambique's energy mix, a private Mozambican group plans to invest 110 million dollars in building a solar plant in Gaza province. The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of the public grid, in a partnership between Sal Energia and the state-owned Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM).
The future Chibuto Solar Plant will have an installed capacity of 95 MW and will occupy an area of 211 hectares in the administrative post of Chibuto Sede. In addition, a 275 kV transmission line of about 10 kilometres is planned, to connect the plant to the Chibuto substation.
Despite an 18.6% growth in solar electricity production in 2024, this source still accounts for less than 1% of the country's total output, which is dominated by hydroelectric schemes, notably Cahora Bassa, responsible for 81.7% of the energy generated.
Mozambique's Energy Transition Strategy provides for the installation of at least 1,000 MW of solar capacity by 2030, as part of a broader plan involving investments of 80 billion dollars by 2050. The aim is to reach 7.5 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity and 2.5 GW of wind power, consolidating the country as a relevant player in clean electricity production.
The Government maintains that accelerating these projects is essential to meet growing domestic demand and the possibility of exporting renewable energy, positioning Mozambique as a regional leader in the energy transition.
