Angola has taken a major step forward in expanding clean energy access with the inauguration of the first of 46 planned solar minigrids in the country. The project, known as the Cazombo Photovoltaic Park, was officially opened by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, in the newly formed province of Moxico Leste. The ceremony was also attended by the provincial governor, Crispiniano dos Santos, and the Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Carlos. This marks the beginning of a large-scale initiative aimed at providing reliable electricity to remote communities that currently face significant energy shortages.

The Cazombo project includes a 25.4MWp solar PV power plant combined with a 75.26MWh battery energy storage system. According to Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water, it represents essential infrastructure that will deliver clean, low-cost, and environmentally friendly electricity. The system is designed to operate independently without reliance on diesel generators or other fossil fuel-based power sources, helping reduce pollution and energy costs in rural regions.

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