The Angolan Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, says the government aims to reach 72% of renewable energy to diversify the country's energy matrix.
Speaking at the 12th Consultative Council of the Ministry of Energy and Water held in Benguela province, the minister said the government is convinced that this goal will be achieved, given the commitment to transition to clean and accessible energy for all.
Angola's commitment to renewable energy by 2025 was made by the country's president João Lourenço, in 2021, at the United Nations Climate Summit held in Glasgow, Scotland.
As a result, the first two 285 megawatt photovoltaic plants have been operational in Benguela province since July, following a 300 million euro investment.
This is in line with the government's strategy to produce clean, cheap energy that can help reverse the effects of climate change.
The minister highlighted the extension of the national electricity grid to the south and east as priorities to integrate the provinces of Huila, Namibe, Cuando Cubango, Cunene, Moxico and Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul into the system.
The minister said the aim is that at least 50% of the population will have access to electricity, compared to the current 43%.
No timeframe was given for reaching the country’s renewable energy goals.
