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.

Why is solar energy important in Mozambique?

In Mozambique, the adoption of solar energy systems is particularly crucial due to several key factors inherent to the country’s situation. Firstly, Mozambique has a high solar irradiation level, making it an ideal location for harnessing solar energy.

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.

Where is Mozambique's power plant located?

The plant was built in the Zambezia Province in north-central Mozambique. Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world and access to electricity is extremely limited. In rural areas only 6 percent of the population has an electricity supply. National demand for electricity is growing significantly due to industrial and commercial growth.

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.