Maputo energy storage industrial park

Where does Maputo's electricity come from?

In Maputo and the surrounding southern part of Mozambique, hydropower represents the lion’s share of the installed capacity mix at 79%.

What is the optimal power system expansion plan for Mozambique?

The optimal power system expansion plan for Mozambique involves tripling its wind and solar capacity to reach almost 3 GW by 2032. This plan considers the current separation of the power system into two isolated transmission networks: the Central-Northern and Southern systems, with over 50% of the annual power demand in the Southern system.

How will Mozambique benefit from a more distributed power system?

By adopting this strategy, Mozambique will avoid locking the systems in for decades with large baseload plants and benefit from a more distributed power system.

What is gigawatt Mozambique?

In 2010, the Mozambican government awarded Gigawatt Mozambique a 25-year concession for the construction and operation of a gas-fired power generation facility up to 350MW. Operations commenced in 2012 with a temporary powerplant to supply 240MW to various utilities in Southern Africa from the Gigawatt park in Ressano Garcia.

Will Mozambique build a hydro power plant in 2024?

Since Mozambique has high hydro power potential, the country is focusing on developing large hydro projects that aim to be operational at the beginning of the 2030s.

What is the current power capacity of Mozambique?

Mozambique's power capacity is around 1,300 MW, which is utilised to meet local electricity demand. The country's biggest power plant, Cahora Bassa hydro plant, has an installed capacity of 2,075 MW, with over 75% of its electricity generated being exported to South Africa.