Can Angola achieve energy self-sufficiency?

Angola has everything it needs to achieve energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources – not only water, but also sun and wind. With these three natural resources, Angola could achieve the transition from oil and gas to renewable energies, and then boost its energy self-sufficiency.

Does Angola need solar energy?

Angola already boasts an impressive renewable energy component in its energy matrix, primarily derived from water resources. However, we recognise the potential for solar energy to complement this matrix and provide essential energy security.

Should Angola invest in energy storage solutions?

With the ongoing solar projects under development in Angola with an installed capacity amounting to 500 MW, it is urgent to start thinking about efficient energy storage solutions. What structural challenges must be addressed for Angola to seize its renewable energy potential?

Will Angola expand its power supply by 2025?

As part of its long-term development strategy the Government of Angola (GOA) aims to expand electricity access to 60% of the population by 2025. Renewable energy (RE) will constitute 70% of the country’s installed capacity (GOA 2018). Hydropower potential is huge, estimated at 18.2GW, of which currently only 20% is exploited.

Can Angola benefit from a high level of renewables?

The high level of renewables will also allow Angola to benefit from one of the world’s lowest power sector emission factors – 98 g CO2/kWh. POWER PLANTS UTILIZATION AND ENERGY SECURITY The operation of the installed generation plants will greatly depend on the hydrologic conditions (Figure 58).

Who will build a 50 MW solar power plant in Angola?

The Italian company ENI signed a concession agreement with the government for the construction of a 50 MW solar plant in Namibe province, in southwestern Angola. The solar power plant will be constructed by Solenova, a joint venture between ENI and Angolan state-owned oil producer Sonangol.