The inauguration and commencement of full operations at the Luachimo Hydroelectric Plant in Lunda-Norte marks a significant step in revitalizing economic growth in Angola’s eastern provinces.
The plant, with a capacity of 34 megawatts (MW), will initially supply electricity to the city of Dundo.
Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges, speaking at the inauguration ceremony, emphasized the importance of the project in integrating the future 220 KVA electricity network connecting Dundo, Lucapa (Lunda-Norte), Saurimo (Lunda-Sul), and Luena (Moxico).
This hydroelectric project adds 34 MW of renewable energy to the grid, complementing the recently operational Solar Park in Saurimo and the soon-to-be-opened plant in Luena.
“Angola is contributing to the decarbonization of the energy matrix,” stated Minister Borges, highlighting the government’s commitment to increasing clean energy and reducing fuel consumption.
The Luachimo Hydroelectric Plant’s seven-year journey to completion reflects the dedication of the Executive, particularly President João Lourenço, who visited the site twice and continually pushed for its inauguration.
Minister Borges underscored the project’s role in fostering socioeconomic growth in Lunda-Norte and other eastern provinces.
