How will Mozambique's new energy storage system work?

The project is the first IPP in Mozambique to integrate a utility scale energy storage system and includes an upgrade to the existing Cuamba substation. Electricity will be sold through a 25-year power purchase agreement with EDM.

What is Cuamba solar doing in Mozambique?

Cuamba Solar, along with all our energy projects we are working on, cements our ongoing commitment to contribute to the long-term energy security and development of the country on a low carbon pathway.” Globeleq and Source Energia are also developing one of the first wind projects in Mozambique located near the town of Namaacha 40km west of Maputo.

What are Globeleq & source Energia doing in Mozambique?

Globeleq and Source Energia are also developing one of the first wind projects in Mozambique located near the town of Namaacha 40km west of Maputo. In addition, Globeleq has recently pre-qualified to compete for the 40 MWp Dondo solar power project in Sofala Province and has been selected for two 15MWp solar projects in neighbouring Eswatini.

What is EDM doing in Mozambique?

Marcelino Gil, EDM Chairman explained EDM’s commitment to the country energy mix based on the abundance of resources in Mozambique, with the visibility to promote clean and renewable energy toward the commitment of universal access to energy to all Mozambicans by 2030.

What are Mozambique's off-grid solutions?

“So it’s off-grid solutions, mainly driven by solar.” About 10% of electricity access in Mozambique comes from off-grid projects, and more are being rolled out. Evaristo Cumbane, an energy consultant based in Maputo, said large projects like Cahora Bassa and Mphanda Nkuwa are important but stressed the need for smaller, local sources of energy.

Will Mozambique get a $6 billion hydroelectric plant?

Mozambique has won World Bank backing for a $6 billion hydroelectric plant, southern Africa’s biggest such project in 50 years.