Mid-March, Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) convened a two-day workshop to advance the country’s Energy Transition Strategy (ETS) launched at COP28. The focus was the expansion of solar and wind energy generation as captured in Pillar 1 of the Strategy. Organised in partnership with the GIZ-implemented PCTE programme and GET.transform, and the Tony Blair Institute, the event brought together key stakeholders from government, development partners, the private sector, and academia to discuss challenges and solutions, and to establish concrete actions for achieving Mozambique’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
GET.transform is proud to be among Mozambique’s chosen partners in implementing the ETS. The overarching goal is to develop 1GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and between 200-500MW of wind energy generation in the near term. The stakeholders exchanged on critical enablers for large-scale renewable energy deployment, including regulatory frameworks, financing mechanisms, grid integration, and intersectoral coordination.
For a successful implementation, participants agreed that it is important to regard energy as an economic input rather than just a final product. At the same time, least-cost integrated planning and demand assessment were identified as vital for sector growth. Risk reducing clear and transparent procurement processes and a well-defined project pipeline will be crucial for translating ambitious targets into tangible developments on the ground.
The efforts to scale solar and wind energy represent the first implementation roadmap that is being developed to bring the ETS from paper to reality. Further roadmaps will follow.
By positioning itself as a regional energy hub, Mozambique is not only driving inclusive socio-economic growth but also making a significant contribution to the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
