Mozambique compressed air solar container power generation enterprise

What is central solar de Mocuba?

Central Solar de Mocuba has increased Mozambique’s energy generation capacity by 40 MW and will produce approximately 79 GWh per year. The project’s strategic location will reduce energy transmission losses and improve the security of energy supply in northern Mozambique and stabilize the grid.

How is Mozambique diversifying its energy mix?

Mozambique is diversifying its energy mix by inviting private The output of the power project developers to sell electricity to the state-owned in this case study will be national power utility, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), a 25-year power purchase as independent power producers (IPPs). This Model Business (PPA) to EDM.

Why is Mozambique acquiring 25-30 MW of solar PV?

The procurement of 25-30 MW of solar PV is the first stage of implementation of the program which will contribute to the diversification of Mozambique’s power mix and improve power supply quality, whilst ensuring low-cost energy for Mozambican end users

Who built Mozambique's first large-scale solar power plant?

Capital and expertise from Scatec Solar, KLP and Norfund enabled the construction of Mozambique’s first large-scale solar power plant. Central Solar de Mocuba (CESOM) provides over 79 GWh of electricity annually, which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of more than 170,000 households in Mozambique.

How will Mozambique's power plant's strategic location affect the grid?

The project’s strategic location will reduce energy transmission losses and improve the security of energy supply in northern Mozambique and stabilize the grid. It is estimated that the power plant’s connection to the EDM grid will result in a seven percent improvement in the network default level.

How can private-public partnerships support economic growth in Mozambique?

Transmission bottlenecks mean that decentralised power plants based on local energy resources such as solar, hydro can be important in supplying remote regions. This is an excellent example of how private-public partnerships can deliver renewable energy and support further economic growth in Mozambique.