An agreement for the development of a 150 MW solar plant was signed between Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water and UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar in Dubai last December. The 150 MW project will produce electricity to power 90,000 homes, contributing to job creation, emissions reduction and efforts to increase national electrification.
Angola has set a target of 60% access to electricity by 2025 under the strategic plan ‘Visao 2025,’ of which solar is poised to play a central role. Supporting electrification as well as diversification, solar projects are being rolled out by the government alongside international partners and project developers.
Angola already boasts an impressive renewable energy component in its energy matrix, primarily derived from water resources. However, we recognise the potential for solar energy to complement this matrix and provide essential energy security.
The solar facility will mitigate the emissions of 224,000 tons of carbon dioxide while providing employment to 600 people. Developed in phases, the facility will be operational for 20 years and falls in line with efforts by Angola to generate 500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2025.
Operations Start at Benguela Projects Angola started operations at two solar energy facilities – the 188 MW Biopio Solar Plant and the 96 MW Baia Farta Solar Plant – in Benguela province in August 2022.
MCA aims to contribute significantly to the country’s solar generation capacity, leveraging the expertise gained from our ongoing solar projects. This project will be closely intertwined with efficient water resource management. While Angola is rich in water resources, changing climate patterns necessitate comprehensive water management.
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