Four renewable energy projects with a capacity to generate about 40 megawatts piak (MWP) each will be awarded to independent operators by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy.

In the package there are three solar power plants in the districts of Dondo, Lichinga and Manje, in the provinces of Sofala, Niassa and Tete, respectively and a wind power plant, in the province of Inhambane.

The initiatives are part of the Promotion of Renewable Energy Auctions (PROLER). According to a press release sent to “O País”, the first Renewable Energy Auction will be launched next Wednesday, in the city of Maputo.

“With the launch of auctions under a public tender to award licenses for the production of energy from renewable sources, MIREME intends to provide greater transparency and competitiveness in the renewable energy sector, attracting potential national and international investors”, explains the note press release.

The document also points out that the development and structuring of renewable energy auctions has a financial contribution of 37 million euros from the European Union, in partnership with the French Development Agency.

One of the main objectives is the diversification of “quality and low-cost energy sources, ensuring a greater contribution from renewable energies in the energy transition and electrification throughout the country”.

The note also states that European Union financing will enable private investment of approximately 200 million euros to be leveraged to implement 120 MW of renewable energy generation projects.

Also in the context of PROLER, a financing agreement will be signed between the Government and cooperation partners.

“Mozambique’s commitment in the energy sector is based on the National Energy for All Program and is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, which aims to guarantee, by 2030, universal access to quality, affordable and sustainable energy”, says note.

The Renewable Energy Auctions Promotion Program (PROLER) is implemented by the French Development Agency (AFD), in partnership with the public company Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and is co-financed by the European Union.