Maputo Emergency Energy Storage Power Supply

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.

Which energy sources are used in Mozambique?

In Mozambique, liquid fuels and solar PV represent 4% and 1% of the existing installed capacity base. The country's biggest power plant, Cahora Bassa hydro plant, has an installed capacity of 2,075 MW.

What is the current power system of Mozambique?

The power system of Mozambique is separated into two transmission networks isolated from one another: the Central-Northern and Southern systems. Over 50% of the annual power demand is seen in the Southern system. The optimal power system expansion plan if wind and solar capacity are allowed to triple to reach almost 3 GW by 2032.

Can Mozambique develop a power system from 2022 to 2032?

The study compares two scenarios to identify the best pathway for developing Mozambique’s power system from 2022 to 2032. The scenarios, low renewable and high renewable, aim to meet the growing electricity demand.