Electrochemical Energy Storage in Mozambique

How will Mozambique's new energy storage system work?

The project is the first IPP in Mozambique to integrate a utility scale energy storage system and includes an upgrade to the existing Cuamba substation. Electricity will be sold through a 25-year power purchase agreement with EDM.

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.

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 EDM doing in Mozambique?

Marcelino Gil, EDM Chairman explained EDM’s commitment to the country energy mix based on the abundance of resources in Mozambique, with the visibility to promote clean and renewable energy toward the commitment of universal access to energy to all Mozambicans by 2030.

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 the current electricity access rate in Mozambique?

Despite having 38.6% of its population with access to electricity in 2021, Mozambique has the largest power generation potential in the entire Southern African region thanks to its vast and largely untapped gas, hydro, wind and solar resources.