The President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, on Wednesday (21) reaffirmed Mozambique's commitment to the energy transition, announcing concrete targets for the expansion of renewable sources by 2040.

The statement was made at the opening of the International Conference on the 50th Anniversary of the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant (HCB), in Maputo.

"Mozambique is committed to the expansion of renewable energies as part of its long-term energy strategy, with solar and wind energy expected to represent 20% of the country's energy matrix by the year 2040, marking a significant advance towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy matrix," said the Head of State.

According to Chapo, quoted by Terra MagazineHe said that by 2030 the country plans to install 266 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity and 210 MW of wind power. Among the projects underway, he highlighted the Cuamba II solar power plant in Niassa, with 20 MW, and the future wind farms in Inhambane and Namaacha.

"We are witnessing a significant expansion across the energy sector, with an increasing focus on a variety of renewable sources, including biomass, hydropower, solar and wind. This energy diversification is crucial to ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the sector," he said.

The President also stressed the strategic role of energy for economic and social development: "The production of electricity to meet our objectives of industrialization and job creation, especially for our youth, are at the top of our concerns as a government."

Chapo also reinforced investments in hydroelectricity, such as the Mphanda Nkuwa project, which will add 1500 MW, as well as new dams on the Zambezi River, which concentrates 80% of the country's hydroelectric potential.

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