This Thursday, the Mozambican government defended increased private sector participation in renewable energy production as a contribution to achieving universal energy access by 2030, signaling the approval of an enabling regulatory framework.
“As a government, we want the private sector to increasingly invest in, operate and maintain PV mini-grids,” said Deputy National Director for Energy Ortigio Nhanombe.
Nhanombe was speaking at an event to celebrate reaching 200,000 customers of ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique, a solar energy solutions company.
Universal access to electricity in the country also involves attracting investment and private operators, given the size of the territory and high population, he continued.
“Achieving universal energy access for Mozambicans by 2030 will continue to be a challenge for Mozambicans,” he added.
In this sense, it is important to “invest in residential solar systems as one of the solutions to provide energy to families,” added the Deputy National Director of Energy.
Ortigio Nhanombe stressed the importance of using renewable energy sources as they are environmentally friendly and help reduce emissions.
Nhanombe said the country had approved several regulations aimed at encouraging private sector participation in the energy sector.
On progress towards universal energy access, he said the government wants 64% of Mozambique’s estimated 30 million population to have electricity at home by next year.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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