Mozambique energy storage layout

How much power does Mozambique have?

The country’s biggest power plant, Cahora Bassa hydro plant, has an installed capacity of 2,075 MW. Currently, over 75% of the electricity generated from the hydropower plant is exported to South Africa. The remaining capacity, around 1,300 MW, is utilised to meet local electricity demand in Mozambique.

Is Mozambique a low-renewable country?

In this study, the domestic electricity demand of Mozambique is estimated to grow from 7 TWh in 2022 to 26 TWh in 2032. In the Low Renewables scenario, the total solar, wind and hydro generation in the system in 2032 is 7.3 TWh, resulting in a renewable share of 28% of the total power generated.

How much gas will Mozambique need in 2024?

In addition to the planned generation capacity that is likely to be commissioned by 2024, the modelling results indicate that Mozambique will need 1.5 GW of new base load gas projects and 230 MW of new flexible gas projects from 2025 to 2032.

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.

Can Mozambique increase gas-to-power generation?

Going forward, the development of new gas resources by the Mozambican government presents tremendous opportunities to rapidly increase gas-to-power generation in the country. Domestic gas from the Northern coast of Mozambique is expected to be available by 2026.

Will Mozambique build a hydro power plant in 2024?

It also plans for 900 MW of baseload gas projects to be built from 2022 to 2032, including the 450 MW Temane gas power plant expected for delivery in 2024. 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.