The Cuito photovoltaic power plant, located in Angola’s Bié Province, is set to begin producing electricity in July, according to an announcement by the provincial governor, Celeste Adolfo.
Speaking at the opening of the first ordinary meeting of the Social Concertation Council last Friday, the governor confirmed that the 14.6-megawatt facility is now complete and undergoing final technical tests before going live.
Quoted by Angop, Governor Adolfo noted that the plant’s official delivery to the public is expected next month, marking a major step forward in the province’s efforts to improve energy access through renewable sources.
Also in the energy sector, the governor revealed that the Ministry of Energy and Water has completed the transmission line linking Catabola and Camacupa.
Technical tests are now in progress at the electrical substation in Cuito, which will supply energy from the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam. Once operational, both municipalities will be fully integrated into Angola’s national electricity grid.
Governor Adolfo further announced that preparations are underway to extend the electricity network from Cuito to the municipalities of Cunhinga, Andulo, and Nharea. These areas will also be connected to the national grid via energy sourced from Lauca.
In addition, construction of new photovoltaic power plants in Cuemba and Chitembo is scheduled to begin later this year, pending the completion of demining operations at the project sites.
The Social Concertation Council meeting, led by Governor Adolfo, was convened to assess the socioeconomic conditions of the province’s population.
According to a statement from the Bié provincial government, the governor emphasized the importance of increasing efforts to improve the well-being of local communities.
“In her address, Governor Celeste Adolfo called for intensified action to ensure the social and economic development of the province, a mission that demands dedication, dynamism, and a strong sense of patriotic responsibility,” the statement concluded.
