Tag: mozambique

An increased role for private sector: Mozambique’s new regulatory policy in the off-grid energy sector

An increased role for private sector: Mozambique’s new regulatory policy in the off-grid energy sector

July 12, 2022 |

Recently, Mozambique’s growth trajectory has been driven by pandemic-related restrictions, the conflict in Cabo Delgado, extreme damage by tropical storms, and by commodity output and prices. Not all is negative—at the same time, new opportunities in the energy sector are opening doors for an economic boost. More specifically, the country is taking steps into a new direction toward creating an environment that enables private investment in the off-grid sector.

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EDM floats consultancy tender for a floating solar project in Mozambique

EDM floats consultancy tender for a floating solar project in Mozambique

January 7, 2022 |

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), Mozambique’s state-owned power company, has invited bids from consultancy firms to conduct feasibility studies for the development of a floating solar project in the Chicamba dam in the Manica province of Mozambique. The scope of work comprises preparing a technical and financial feasibility report for a floating solar project. The bid submission deadline is January 28, 2022.

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Energizing Finance in Ghana and Mozambique

Energizing Finance in Ghana and Mozambique

November 10, 2021 | ,

The Energizing Finance research series consists of in-depth primary research and analysis by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and partners that examines supply and demand for finance across two key areas of energy access: electricity and clean cooking. Taking the Pulse shines a light on both the volume and type of capital – debt, equity, grants and affordability gap financing – challenges to achieving universal access and recommendations on actions required to achieve SDG7.

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Mozambique opens a 200 kWp solar power plant

Mozambique opens a 200 kWp solar power plant

August 10, 2021 |

The Mozambican government is launching a 200 kWp solar power facility at Matchedje, a town in the province of Niassa. The plant is linked to a mini-grid that will power 400 homes. The Mozambican Energy Fund funded the building of these new facilities. 

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