What is Angola doing with solar power?

The solar plants form part of Angola’s strategy to shift toward green energy and reduce reliance on diesel generators and thermal energy Image: The Bailundo Photovoltaic Park in Huambo province was inaugurated in early September. Source: MCA

How can solar energy be harnessed in Angola?

The most appropriate technology to harness the solar resource in Angola is the production of electricity through photovoltaic systems. This technology currently presents the fastest ºinstallation time (less than 1 year) and lowest maintenance costs.

What is Angola's electricity access rate?

Angola’s electricity access rate was 51.1% in 2023, representing a 2.6% increase from 2022, according to the World Bank. The country’s government had set itself a goal to achieve a 60% electrification rate by 2025. Contact our sales team to position your solar brand

What is Angola's new energy infrastructure?

They form part of Angola’s strategy to shift toward sustainable energy and reduce reliance on diesel generators and thermal power. In areas like Bailundo, where blackouts and irregular supply have been major issues, this new infrastructure aims to stabilise the grid, said MCA.

Is electricity a viable alternative to diesel in Angola?

Medium and large scale projects in the Eastern System and in isolated systems - without batteries - present in Angola a levelized cost of electricity inferior to $0,2/kWh, representing therefore an economic alternative to diesel.