Who is building a solar power plant in Mozambique?

The Spanish group TSK has won the contract to build the Cuamba solar power plant in the Niassa province of Mozambique. The 20 MWp project is being developed by British independent power producer (IPP) Globeleq.

Does Mozambique have solar power?

The government has promoted solar PV solutions in rural areas, reporting that 700 schools and 800 other public buildings now have electricity from solar. In Mozambique, around 40% of people have access to electricity, through the grid or mini/off-grid systems.

Who owns Mozambique's first solar plant?

The first utility-scale solar plant in Mozambique, the Mocuba 40 MW project, was inaugurated in April 2019. It is owned by a consortium of private investors while Electricidade de Moçambique (EdM), the national utility, has a 25% shareholding. EdM revealed plans in 2019 to develop several small, grid-tied solar parks throughout the country.

What did BII plus do for Mozambique?

BII Plus, the technical assistance facility of British International Investment, contributed a US$1million grant towards the battery energy storage system. His Excellency Filipe Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique said at the inauguration:

What is Cuamba solar power plant?

“The Cuamba Solar Power Plant project aims to increase energy availability in the country through both public and private investments, with growing contribution from renewable energy sources; and addresses a strategic objective outlined in the Government’s Five-Year Programme.

What does EDM do in Mozambique?

EDM is the central buyer of electricity, system operator, manager of the notational transmission grid and operator of the energy distribution infrastructure in Mozambique. EDM generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in Mozambique.