Can Angola achieve energy self-sufficiency?

Angola has everything it needs to achieve energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources – not only water, but also sun and wind. With these three natural resources, Angola could achieve the transition from oil and gas to renewable energies, and then boost its energy self-sufficiency.

Should Angola invest in energy storage solutions?

With the ongoing solar projects under development in Angola with an installed capacity amounting to 500 MW, it is urgent to start thinking about efficient energy storage solutions. What structural challenges must be addressed for Angola to seize its renewable energy potential?

Can Angola deploy pumped-storage hydroelectricity & hydrogen solutions?

Fernando Prioste, CEO of COBA Group, talks to The Energy Year about Angola’s potential for deploying pumped-storage hydroelectricity and hydrogen solutions as it develops a robust energy industry and the central role of COBA Group in the country’s power arena.

Does Angola Unitel work with Huawei?

Angola Unitel works with Huawei smart PV solutions Unitel has worked with Huawei in energy modernization and site OPEX reduction since 2019. To date, Unitel has deployed more than 1,050 sets of high-performance cycle lithium batteries as well as the NetEco, and Power Cube solutions.

Does Huawei support Angola's green development strategy?

Through their partnership with Huawei, they are already on the path towards green networks and lower network OPEX which will undoubtedly support Angola's socio-economic and industrial development. Huawei actively supports the green development strategies of its operator customers.

Will Angola expand its power supply by 2025?

As part of its long-term development strategy the Government of Angola (GOA) aims to expand electricity access to 60% of the population by 2025. Renewable energy (RE) will constitute 70% of the country’s installed capacity (GOA 2018). Hydropower potential is huge, estimated at 18.2GW, of which currently only 20% is exploited.