In the last decade, Mozambique has almost doubled its electrification rate. Yet, more than half of the population still lacked electricity in 2022, and access to clean cooking energy is extremely low, with only 7% of the population using modern solutions, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) released in October by Lusa.

IEA wants Mozambique to strengthen its energy planning and data systems, including the adoption of transparent monitoring tools for energy resource use, stating that they aim to “serve a rapidly growing population.”

Health workers and mums from Mavumira, a rural village that spent decades in the dark, describe relief at no longer needing to throw out spoiled vaccine. Across Mozambique, the government’s international partners began supporting the health ministry to shore up cold storage of medicines in hospitals and warehouses.

Ignite Power will leverage Results-Based Financing (RBF) mechanisms to expand its reach to some of the most remote and underserved communities in the country. The Pro Energia+ Program is a cornerstone of the World Bank’s commitment to advancing universal electrification as part of its broader Mission 300 goal.

The Mozambican government and the World Bank are investing US$2.7 million in an irrigation system powered by the national grid and solar panels in three of the four irrigated areas in Mopeia district, in the central province of Zambézia.

Through the RERD2+ project, in partnership with FUNAE, with the financing of the Belgian Development Cooperation, five mini-grids are up and running across Zambézia and Nampula, delivering over 800 kWp of clean energy. More than 18,000 people – along with 200 businesses, schools, and health centers – are now connected to reliable power.

Through a partnership with Logos Industries, a 15kW solar power system was installed to meet the energy needs of the MozParks head office, with additional capacity for future growth. This collaboration highlights MozParks’ dedication to integrating sustainable energy solutions into its operations.

Since its launch in 2019, the BRILHO programme, funded by the governments of the United Kingdom (FCDO) and Sweden (Sida) and implemented by SNV, has reached a historic milestone by delivering off-grid energy solutions to 3 million Mozambicans. This impact includes solar home systems, mini-grids, and improved cooking solutions.