Maputo, 15 September 2021 – The Government of Mozambique yesterday approved in the Council of Ministers, by Decree, the Regulation for Off-Grid Energy Access. Contact online >>
Maputo, 15 September 2021 – The Government of Mozambique yesterday approved in the Council of Ministers, by Decree, the Regulation for Off-Grid Energy Access.
This regulation is the result of the Government''s efforts to recognise the importance of the sector to catalyse rural socio-economic development, leveraging private sector investment and improving the living conditions of millions of people.
Mozambique joins neighbouring countries, by putting in place a regulatory framework that will provide greater clarity to all actors in the off-grid energy sector. This will ensure the necessary conditions for the private sector to develop its activities and protect investments in a diverse set of technologies applicable to the off-grid context, such as solar home systems, mini-grids, and improved cooking solutions.
This regulation is the result of the visionary and committed work of the Government of Mozambique, with special reference to all the institutions involved, namely the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), the Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), and the National Energy Fund (FUNAE).
The BRILHO Programme, funded by the UK Government''s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, expresses its gratitude for the trust placed in this partnership by the Government of Mozambique. BRILHO is grateful for having been an integral part of the process to develop this new regulation, from its initial conception to operationalisation.
The BRILHO Programme is mandated to catalyse energy access through Solar Home Systems, Green Mini-Grids and Improved Cooking Solutions, to benefit 1.5 million Mozambicans and 15,000 small businesses by 2024.
The approval of this regulation represents a big step and sets high expectations for the sector. This sentiment is reflected in the positive reactions from the different key stakeholders in the sector.
"The regulation for off-grid energy is the leverage for the entry of strategic partners, the private sector, as it clarifies the rules of the game in the development of this unequivocal path for the achievement of universal access in 2030. The Government''s vision and actions to create an enabling environment for private sector investments demonstrate a commitment to transformation and social inclusion, and that consequently promotes economic inclusion in remote areas."
According to Vivian Vendeirinho, President of AMDA (Africa Mini-Grid Developers Association) and CEO of RVE.SOL: ''The new regulation allows for decentralised renewable energy providers to build mini-grid systems that will provide reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity to underserved rural communities in Mozambique. This will anchor their socio-economic development opportunities, so they are not left behind as the economy of the country evolves and grows. The end result will be the empowerment of rural communities, more jobs and trading opportunities for Mozambique''.
The Decree will be accompanied by specific regulations that will provide Mozambique with a complete regulatory framework, which will act as an anchor for the growth and sustainable development of the off-grid energy sector.
WASHINGTON, December 14, 2021 — The World Bank approved today a $300 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) that will support the Government of Mozambique''s efforts to increase access to energy and broadband services, as well as strengthen the operational performance of the country''s electricity utility.
"Mozambique''s economy can benefit from systematically harnessing the synergies of energy and digital connectivity in rural and fragile areas to enhance economic productivity, promote inclusive growth and build resilience in a sustainable manner," saidIdah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough, World Bank Country Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
Energy access remains low in Mozambique with significant rural-urban disparities. The rural electricity access rate is estimated at about 8%, against 72% in urban areas. Only 4% of the population in Mozambique has access to clean cooking solutions. Likewise, access to telecommunication services is limited, with only 30% of the population using the internet.
"We will focus on energy provision to the poor, to those displaced by conflict and to critical social services such as schools and hospitals where private sector participation is limited. This financing will also help local enterprises bridge market and capacity gaps and grow as reliable partners in the provision of energy and communication services," said Samuel Oguah, Senior Energy Specialist, and the project''s co-task team leader.
"Another area of our focus is on productive use of electricity particularly in agriculture," added Claudio Buque, Senior Energy Specialist, and the project''s co-task team leader. "By investing in clean cooking solutions, we''ll contribute to reducing the health risks of women and children, particularly those associated with traditional cooking."
WASHINGTON, December 14, 2021 — The World Bank approved today a $300 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) that will support the Government of Mozambique’s efforts to increase access to energy and broadband services, as well as strengthen the operational performance of the country’s electricity utility.
“Mozambique’s economy can benefit from systematically harnessing the synergies of energy and digital connectivity in rural and fragile areas to enhance economic productivity, promote inclusive growth and build resilience in a sustainable manner,” said Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough, World Bank Country Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
“We will focus on energy provision to the poor, to those displaced by conflict and to critical social services such as schools and hospitals where private sector participation is limited. This financing will also help local enterprises bridge market and capacity gaps and grow as reliable partners in the provision of energy and communication services,” said Samuel Oguah, Senior Energy Specialist, and the project’s co-task team leader.
“Another area of our focus is on productive use of electricity particularly in agriculture,” added Claudio Buque, Senior Energy Specialist, and the project’s co-task team leader. “By investing in clean cooking solutions, we’ll contribute to reducing the health risks of women and children, particularly those associated with traditional cooking.”
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