How can Angola increase its power generation capacity?

Angola is working hard to increase its power generation capacity by boosting hydro and solar energy, as well as linking and expanding its electric grids. This will create more sustainable income sources, promote the global energy transition, increase the country’s exports and modernise the economic possibilities of its citizens.

What are the primary sources of energy in Angola?

In Angola, privately owned diesel generators are the primary sources of energy for productive uses. Diesel is widely available in urban areas but has limited access in rural areas. Additionally, the Power Sector is another source. LPG distribution in Angola is based on Butane, as Propane is not available.

What is the energy situation in Angola?

Angola's energy situation is quite different than the rest of Sub-saharan Africa. Historically, consumption growth in Angola has been mostly led by the residential and services sectors. Angola is looking to reindustrialize the nation and develop energy intensive industries.

Could Angola become Africa's largest producer of solar energy?

The Ministry of Energy and Water’s recent mapping studies reveal that the country could harness 16.3 GW of solar power and 3.9 GW of wind power. Angola has the potential to become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest producer of solar energy.

What is the power sector like in Angola?

The Power Sector in Angola is characterized by a low consumption per capita (around 375 kWh per inhabitant), resulting from a low electrifica- tion rate of around 30% of the population.

Will Angola have its largest solar project ever?

By 2026 Angola expects to have its largest solar project ever. In June 2023, the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America qualified a record USD 900-million loan to build two solar facilities with a combined capacity of 500 MW in the provinces of Malanje and Luanda.