What is Mozambique's electricity transmission system?

In terms of electricity transmission, EDM operates most of the country’s transmission infrastructure. According to the Final Energy report for Mozambique, Mozambique’s national electricity transmission network is subdivided into three parts.

Does Mozambique generate electricity?

(IEA Database). Mozambique also has the greatest potential for electricity generation of any country in Southern Africa. With its solar, hydro, coal, gas, and wind resources, the country could generate up to 187 GW of electricity. At present, most of the electricity is generated with hydropower facilities.

Why is Mozambique focusing on hydropower projects?

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 2030’s. Hydropower projects play an important role in decarbonizing the power sector in Mozambique.

What is the optimal power system expansion plan for Mozambique?

The optimal power system expansion plan if wind and solar capacity are allowed to triple to reach almost 3 GW by 2032. Currently, 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.

Does Mozambique need an energy regulator?

As for the energy regulator, as recommended by the ERI 2020, Mozambique must improve its level of regulatory development, which currently ranks as very low in the AfDB index. ARENE lacks suficient budget to operate, and the tariff-setting process is yet to be fully developed.

Why is technology modularity important in Mozambique?

Technology modularity also plays a key role. Mozambique requires between 100 MW and 500 MW of new generation annually to be built across the country to be able to meet the increasing demand. On a regional level, this represents 60 to 80 MW of new power generation.