4 FAQs about Mozambique energy storage project has subsidies
How has Mozambique improved electricity access?
The recently completed Mozambique Energy for All Project, along with the ongoing Sustainable Energy and Broadband Access in Rural Mozambique Project, have significantly contributed to expanding electricity access. To date, these projects have enabled over 2.6 million Mozambicans to connect to the national grid. ASCENT will build on these efforts.
Can Mozambique achieve universal energy access?
These efforts will significantly advance the Government of Mozambique's goal of achieving universal energy access," said Luc Lecuit, Interim Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles, and Operations Manager for the World Bank in Mozambique.
How will ascent Mozambique benefit the energy sector?
ASCENT Mozambique will enhance the resilience and efficiency of the energy sector, contributing to the country’s sustainable and inclusive development," added Jenny Chao, World Bank Senior Energy Specialist and Task Team Leader.
What is Mozambique's national electrification program?
Mozambique's national electrification program, Programa Nacional de Energia para Todos, is one of fastest- growing in Africa, with electricity access rates rising from 31% in 2018 to 60% in 2024, according to Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM).