A groundbreaking solar energy project with a production capacity of 25 megawatts is set to be implemented in the municipality of Cazombo, in the newly formed province of Moxico Leste.
This initiative, the first of its kind in Angola, will include a battery storage system to ensure a continuous power supply—even at night.
The announcement was made by President João Lourenço at the conclusion of a field visit to the region. During his visit to the project site, the President emphasized the transformative impact this development will have on the area’s energy supply.
He highlighted that the project will eliminate the region’s dependence on fossil fuels and the costly diesel convoys that currently travel from Luanda or Benguela to power traditional generators.
“This new energy source will be powered by the sun—this same sun that we’ve been wasting and undervaluing,” President Lourenço declared. “It will become the new diesel for this energy production system.”
One of the project’s key innovations is its integrated battery storage system, which allows solar energy captured during the day to be stored and used throughout the night. “At night, you won’t notice the difference.
Even without sunlight, the energy supply will continue, thanks to the storage system,” explained the President. This uninterrupted electricity supply will benefit homes, schools, and public facilities across the municipality.
The Cazombo solar project is part of Angola’s broader national strategy to diversify its energy sources. According to government officials, it marks a significant step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable, economically viable development in Moxico Leste.
This ambitious project underscores Angola’s commitment to renewable energy and sets a new precedent for future clean energy initiatives across the country.
