Maputo, 15 September 2021 – The Government of Mozambique yesterday approved in the Council of Ministers, by Decree, the Regulation for Off-Grid Energy Access. Contact online >>
Maputo, 15 September 2021 – The Government of Mozambique yesterday approved in the Council of Ministers, by Decree, the Regulation for Off-Grid Energy Access.
This regulation is the result of the Government''s efforts to recognise the importance of the sector to catalyse rural socio-economic development, leveraging private sector investment and improving the living conditions of millions of people.
Mozambique joins neighbouring countries, by putting in place a regulatory framework that will provide greater clarity to all actors in the off-grid energy sector. This will ensure the necessary conditions for the private sector to develop its activities and protect investments in a diverse set of technologies applicable to the off-grid context, such as solar home systems, mini-grids, and improved cooking solutions.
This regulation is the result of the visionary and committed work of the Government of Mozambique, with special reference to all the institutions involved, namely the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), the Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), and the National Energy Fund (FUNAE).
The BRILHO Programme, funded by the UK Government''s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, expresses its gratitude for the trust placed in this partnership by the Government of Mozambique. BRILHO is grateful for having been an integral part of the process to develop this new regulation, from its initial conception to operationalisation.
The BRILHO Programme is mandated to catalyse energy access through Solar Home Systems, Green Mini-Grids and Improved Cooking Solutions, to benefit 1.5 million Mozambicans and 15,000 small businesses by 2024.
The approval of this regulation represents a big step and sets high expectations for the sector. This sentiment is reflected in the positive reactions from the different key stakeholders in the sector.
"The regulation for off-grid energy is the leverage for the entry of strategic partners, the private sector, as it clarifies the rules of the game in the development of this unequivocal path for the achievement of universal access in 2030. The Government''s vision and actions to create an enabling environment for private sector investments demonstrate a commitment to transformation and social inclusion, and that consequently promotes economic inclusion in remote areas."
According to Vivian Vendeirinho, President of AMDA (Africa Mini-Grid Developers Association) and CEO of RVE.SOL: ''The new regulation allows for decentralised renewable energy providers to build mini-grid systems that will provide reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity to underserved rural communities in Mozambique. This will anchor their socio-economic development opportunities, so they are not left behind as the economy of the country evolves and grows. The end result will be the empowerment of rural communities, more jobs and trading opportunities for Mozambique''.
The Decree will be accompanied by specific regulations that will provide Mozambique with a complete regulatory framework, which will act as an anchor for the growth and sustainable development of the off-grid energy sector.
This map was created as part of the GIZ off-grid energy program in Mozambique. It is intended to support the development of the off-grid sector, by providing improved access to data and market intelligence, to both mini-grid and solar home system developers, distributors and investors.
The map shows data for all provinces of Mozambique, using only publicly available data. It incorporates analysis from combining international, government and satellite data to help developers find markets and customers.
Maputo, 24 November 2022 – In the context of the 1st Conference "OFF-GRID ENERGY REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE" the Government of Mozambique, as part of the efforts to ensure Universal Access to Energy by 2030, announced that it has developed and approved with the competent bodies within the Ministry of Mineral and Energy Resources the package of technical regulations complementing Decree 93/2021 Regulation on access to off grid Energy
With the approval of this package of regulations, and the implementation of subsequent formalisation and publication steps, the path to accelerated access to energy for all is becoming a reality.
The list of regulations and instruments is inclusive of: Regulation on concessions for mini-grids and registration for energy services; Regulation on technical and safety standards; Regulation on interconnection; Regulation on the standards of quality of service and commercial relations, Regulation on mini-grid tariffs; among other instruments.
This regulatory framework marks a new era for the energy sector and especially for mini-grid developers and operators to be able to work in Mozambique; therefore the country joins the other neighbouring countries with mechanisms to catalyze the off-grid energy sector and ensure the necessary conditions for the private sector to accelerate its investments and scale its operations in a diverse set of technologies applicable to the off-grid context, such as solar home systems, mini-grids and improved cooking solutions.
The Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), in collaboration with the National Energy Fund (FUNAE), the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), the BRILHO Programme (funded by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Sweden, andimplemented by the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation), and specific contributions from other entities, developed this package of regulations that represents a strategic leap to provide quality energy solutions to the entire population, including those in off grid areas.
This important advance, announced in the context of the 1st Regional Conference on the Regulatory Framework for the off-grid energy sector, comes at a time when the Government of Mozambique is preparing to initiate the implementation of the new framework.
"This regulatory framework for off-grid energy is solid, resulting from intense work that was led by the Government of Mozambique and with continued support from SNV-BRILHO. We are committed to the development of the off-grid energy sector, where the private sector plays a central role. The private sector is recognized as a partner of the Government on this path for the country to achieve universal access targets by 2030." – António Saíde – Vice – Minister of Energy and National Resources
"Investment in the off-grid sector is critical for human development and social growth, as it is part of the measures to reduce and mitigate the impacts of climate change." – Dominic Ashton – Development Director of the United Kingdom High Commission
"The regulatory framework will allow leveraging of private investments; which is key to achieve the targets set by the national electrification strategy."– Mette Sunnergren – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden.
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