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The 2030 Cooperation Roadmap on Energy and Climate in CPLP Countries arises from the opportunity to deepen regional cooperation in the field of energy transition and climate action in CPLP countries.

The 4th edition of the Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2024 was launched during the RENMOZ 2025 on 23rd April 2025.

This ALER Market Outlook provides an up-to-date analysis of the sector, highlighting the main developments, opportunities, and market framework of Mozambique.

The 3rd edition of the Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2023 was launched during the Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique on November 24th.
The "Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2022" is a document that compiles and organises the most relevant and current information of the renewable energy market in Mozambique. The latest edition of the Brief was launched on December 7th, during the "Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique 2022".

The Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2021 was released during the Europe-Mozambique Investment Forum. This document compiles and organizes the most relevant and up-to-date information on the renewable energy market in Mozambique.

During the conference "Renewables in the electrification of Mozambique" organized by ALER with the support from RECP, which took place 25-26 October 2017 in Maputo, Mozambique, ALER launched the 2nd edition of the “Renewables in Mozambique – National Status Report”.
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Construction has begun on a new industrial facility dedicated to the production of solar energy equipment at the Beluluane Industrial Park, in Maputo Province, representing a further investment in the development of Mozambique’s renewable energy industry.

Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) has achieved Silver certification under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS), becoming the second hydropower project in Africa to receive this international sustainability recognition.

The Business Confederation of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CE-CPLP) has launched the CE-CPLP Development and Economic Cooperation Fund, a new financial instrument with an initial capitalisation of €200 million aimed at supporting strategic projects across the nine CPLP member states. Presented in Lisbon, the initiative seeks to mobilise up to €500 million in assets under management at a later stage.

“Em Perspectiva” is ALER’s new opinion and analysis series, where the latest developments, trends, and debates shaping the energy sector in Portuguese-speaking countries are examined.

The FUNAE plays a central role in rural electrification in Mozambique, assuming an increasingly important responsibility in promoting universal access to energy, implementing mini-grids, and mobilizing financing for the energy sector.

The fifth edition of the Mozambique Renewable Energy Business Conference (RENMOZ 2026) takes place at a particularly important moment for the national energy sector. At a time when the world is seeking to address the challenges of climate change, energy security and economic development, Mozambique reaffirms its conviction that the energy transition must be pursued in a fair, inclusive manner and adapted to the realities of each country.

ARENE has announced an extension of the deadline for the submission of proposals under the tender for the selection of an Independent Power Producer (IPP) responsible for the development of a future 30MW solar photovoltaic power station in the district of Dondo, Sofala Province, under the PROLER programme. The new deadline for proposal submission is 20th July 2026.

As part of RENMOZ 2026, ALER promoted initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation among CPLP countries and fostering business opportunities in Mozambique’s energy sector, bringing together institutional representatives, companies, and development partners.

Held on 11th-12th June in Maputo, RENMOZ 2026 once again affirmed its position as the leading platform bringing together projects, investors, financiers and decision-makers from Mozambique’s energy sector. Over two days, the conference was marked by announcements, agreements, strategic networking and new investment opportunities aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition.

On 10th June, Mayra Pereira (ALER President) moderated the session “Overview of Investment Opportunities on Renewable Energy in Mozambique” as part of the Mozambique–EU Business Forum 2026, held in Maputo. The session focused on investment opportunities in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and energy access solutions.

Mozambique is preparing to host RENMOZ 2026, which will take place on 11th and 12th June in Maputo.

RENMOZ 2026 returns to Maputo on 11th and 12th June 2026, with a renewed format that is more strategic and clearly oriented towards the conclusion of business deals and investments in the energy sector. Following the success of the previous edition, which brought together more than 550 participants from 46 nationalities, the event once again establishes itself as a reference platform for bringing together companies, public institutions, investors and development partners, with a focus on delivering concrete results on the ground.

The Government of Mozambique, through MIREME and the ARENE, has relaunched the Request for Pre‑Qualification for the selection of an Independent Power Producer (IPP) responsible for the development of a 30 MW solar photovoltaic power station in the district of Dondo, Sofala Province.

ALER, in partnership with AMER, invites companies and graphic design professionals to submit proposals for the provision of design services for the publication “Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2025”.

“Em Perspectiva” is ALER’s new opinion and analysis series, where the latest developments, trends, and debates shaping the energy sector in Portuguese-speaking countries are examined.

The RENMOZ in Europe business forum, held in Brussels on 17th and 18th March, marked a significant step forward in strengthening the partnership between Mozambique and Europe in the renewable energy sector. More than a forum, it was a demonstration of how structured cooperation, clear investment pipelines and private‑sector engagement can accelerate the energy transition.

Source Energia reflects on its journey and the impact it has been making in Mozambique’s energy sector, from the implementation of decentralised solar solutions to the development of a pipeline exceeding 800 MW in solar, wind and storage projects, playing an active role in transforming the national energy landscape.

Mozambique has been stepping up its commitment to decentralised renewable energy solutions as a means of accelerating rural electrification and promoting socio-economic development, through initiatives supported by international partners such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Belgian Development Cooperation.

This week, in addition to organising and participating in RENMOZ in Europe, ALER strengthened its regional cooperation efforts by taking part in the 9th Seminar of the Lusophone Cluster for Climate Transparency, held from 17 to 20 March in Maputo, Mozambique.

Mozambique strengthened its position as one of the most promising emerging markets for renewable energy investment during RENMOZ in Europe, held on 17th and 18th March in Brussels.

Mozambique will present, for the first time in Europe, a structured pipeline of renewable energy projects during the RENMOZ in Europe event, taking place on 17th and 18th March in Brussels. This initiative marks a key milestone in the internationalization of the country’s main business forum dedicated to renewable energy, reinforcing Mozambique’s commitment to attracting European investment to accelerate its energy transition.

RENMOZ will be held in Europe for the first time on 17th and 18th March in Brussels, marking a decisive moment in the internationalization of Mozambique’s leading business forum dedicated to renewable energy. The event aims to bring European companies, investors, and financial institutions closer to a set of concrete business opportunities in Mozambique’s energy sector, which is currently experiencing strong growth.

ALER has successfully completed the implementation of the AMAP project, a regional technical assistance programme financed by AfDB and SEFA. The programme aimed to accelerate the development of Green Mini-Grids and create an enabling environment for private sector investment across Africa.

Over four days, the event will feature institutional and business sessions, a multifunctional networking area, field visits, and the sector gala. During the conference, strategic documents will also be launched, including the 5th edition of the Summary: Renewables in Mozambique and the new National Project Pipeline, which will compile opportunities in IPP generation, transmission, mini-grids, and commercial and industrial systems.


The consortium led by ALER, under the AMAP (Africa Mini-Grid Market Acceleration Programme), held yesterday in Maputo a workshop to present and validate the document “Development of Mini-Grids in Mozambique: A Guide for Investors and Developers”, aimed at the private sector.

The Capacity Building initiative on Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change for the Energy Sector is currently underway and will continue until tomorrow. This activity is facilitated by GIZ and GET.transform, in partnership with ALER, within the scope of the Long-Term Energy Planning (LTEP) Capacity Building Program for Mozambique’s Energy Sector.

The CPLP will strengthen cooperation between states to promote the energy transition, joining forces and creating synergies that have an impact and accelerate the decarbonization processes of their economies, which have been taking place at different rates and speeds, said Mayra Pereira, President of ALER.


Cooperation and the promotion of partnerships and investments in the energy transition within the Lusophone world will be the focus of discussions at the 2nd CPLP Energy Conference, taking place from May 27 to 28 at the Estoril Congress Center in Cascais.

A RENMOZ returns to Maputo on 23rd and 24th April 2025 for its 4th edition. The event, which aims to promote a sustainable future and opportunities to accelerate the energy transition in Mozambique, is organized by ALER and AMER, with the support of GET.invest Mozambique (funded by the European Union and Germany and part of the European GET.invest program), the Embassy of Sweden and AECF.

Mozambique reached a new milestone in energy exports in 2023, consolidating its position as one of the main electricity suppliers in the southern African region.
The first in-person meeting between the National Renewable Energy Associations of the Portuguese-speaking African countries took place in Cape Verde on 31st October 2024.

In September, ALER established a new partnership with GET.transform, with the aim of fostering the promotion of decentralized renewable energies in Mozambique.
One of southern Africa's largest energy producers, Mozambique, is facing an energy crisis. Despite efforts to expand access to electricity, which is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, almost 70% of Mozambicans still live without access to modern energy services.

The 1st edition of the Job and Industry Fair: The Future of Renewable Energies in Mozambique, organized by AMER in partnership with IICM, exceeded expectations and revealed an increase in attention to renewable energies.

The “Early Bird” phase of RENMOZ 2024 continues until 31st August. This is an unmissable opportunity for partners and sponsors to guarantee their participation in the event. Organized by ALER and AMER, RENMOZ 2024 returns to Maputo on 27th and 28th November, with the support of GET.invest Mozambique.
In March, ALER signed a contract with the African Development Bank (AfDB)/Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to implement the Africa Mini-Grid Market Acceleration Programme (AMAP) in four Portuguese-speaking African countries, namely Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau.
During the opening ceremony of APUA's 58th Annual Meeting, EDM's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Marcelino Gildo Alberto, defended investment in electricity infrastructures, especially the interconnection of Power Transmission Lines between neighboring countries, as well as the commitment to the Energy Transition, as answers to leveraging energy supply levels for the industrialization and modernization of the African continent.

The latest editions of ALER's Market Sheets, now known as ALER Market Outlook, were launched on 27th and 28th May,during the ALER Market Outlook 2024 event. To provide a brief overview of the renewable energy sector in Portuguese-speaking African countries, the ALER Market Outlook condenses all the privileged information that ALER has access to, highlighting the most recent and relevant data for each country.

The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, which holds the Presidency of the CPLP, together with the Energy Thematic Committee of the CPLP Consultative Observers, coordinated by ALER and RELOP, and with the institutional support of the CPLP, will promote an Energy and Climate Seminars Series to discuss the contribution of climate finance mechanisms to accelerating the energy transition in the CPLP Member States.

On 4th June, ALER and GreenVenture hosted the webinar “Energizing Africa: How EU Financing is Changing the Renewable Landscape?”. The recording of the webinar and the speakers' presentations are now available online on the event page.
GLOBELEQ, one of the largest investors in the energy production sector in Mozambique, guarantees that, in partnership with the government, it will start building the Namaacha Wind Power Plant in the second half of this year. This will be the first grid-scale wind farm in the country to produce 120MW.
The long-awaited 4th edition of the Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique (RENMOZ 2024) will take place on 27th and 28th November 2024.
EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A., of which EDP Renováveis (an ALER Member) is a subsidiary, has just launched the 6th edition of the Access to Energy Fund (A2E CSR Fund), through which it selects and finances the best projects for access to renewable energy in communities in African countries. The application period runs until 29th May 2024.
ALER will be present at the 10th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC 2024), to be held on 2nd and 3rd May 2024 in Maputo. This edition, in which ALER is a Partner Association, is organized by AME Trade, in collaboration with ENH, and with the support of MIREME.

Following the announcement that RENMOZ will return to Maputo for its 4th edition, ALER and AMER are now announcing the opening of the "Early Bird" phase for the conference sponsors. This phase runs until 30th June 2024.
Let's imagine an off-grid village in northern Mozambique: Maria, like many other members of her community, some also displaced by the conflicts that have been ravaging the country, faces daily challenges due to the lack of access to electricity, despite the country's abundant energy resources.

The 4th Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique (RENMOZ 2024) returns to Maputo on 27 and 28 November 2024. Organized by ALER and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER), the event aims to promote the renewable energy sector and disseminate crucial data for its development in Mozambique.
Following the success of the 3rd edition of the Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique (RENMOZ 2023) in November last year, ALER and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER) are now publishing the RENMOZ 2023 Thematic Booklet. The document has the support of GET.invest Mozambique, funded by the European Union and Germany, and part of the European GET.invest program.
On 26th March, ALER and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER) returned to the Working Group on Mini-Grids.
The National Energy Fund (FUNAE) has revealed that it is investing in the construction of 19 electricity generation mini-grids with a capacity of between 100 and 200MW to improve supply coverage, especially in remote areas.

On 14th March, ALER took part in different events in the sector: the 5th Anniversary Conference of the Fund for Sustainable Access to Renewable Energies (FASER) in Maputo; the virtual meeting of the Africa-Europe Foundation Strategy Group on Energy; and the Digital with Purpose Movement (DwP) workshop in Lisbon.
Organized by GET.transform, in collaboration with GET.invest and in partnership with ALER and AMER, "Scaling Distributed Generation in Mozambique" took place in Maputo on 29th February.
The Integrated Electrification Planning and Coordination Unit (UIPCE) was created by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy in May 2023 to ensure the government's commitment to provide access to "Energy for All" by 2030.
In this new meeting, the Working Group will present a detailed legal analysis and a roadmap with the necessary procedures for developing mini-grid projects and solar home systems in Mozambique.
The Mozambican government will "boost solar and wind energy" through a renewable energy auction program and advance the construction of "green industrial parks and corridors enabled by clean, reliable and affordable energy".
On 26th and 27th February 2024, project manager Rita Marouço attended to the 1st Bi-Annual Off-Grid Energy Forum, representing ALER. The event, which took place in Maputo, aimed to promote sustainable energy solutions in Mozambique.
The United Nations has declared 26th January 2024 the first International Day of Clean Energy and ALER marked the date with the release of the latest data on the incorporation of clean energy in Portuguese-speaking countries.
The Report of the 3rd edition of the Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique (RenMoz 2023) is now available online. According to the document, the event established itself as the biggest conference in the renewable energy sector in Mozambique.
The latest legislation applicable to the energy sector is now available online at LERenováveis.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable electricity capacity increased by 50% between 2022 and 2023, and the next five years will see the fastest growth ever. However, the lack of funding for emerging and developing economies is a problem.

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) took place between 30 November and 12 December, providing important debates and negotiations. Several co-operation agreements were signed during the COP, reflecting the global commitment to tackling climate challenges.

In the last two months of the year, the Government of Mozambique moved forward with the publication of two important documents that contribute, on a large scale, to the renewable energy sector in the country.

Hidroléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed on October 16th a Cooperation Agreement for the development of a solar photovoltaic generation power plant of up to 400MW.

Novare, an investment solutions company, announced in August a new project to install photovoltaic panels for the Novare Matola Mall commercial area in Mozambique, which will serve as a complement to the supply of energy through the electricity grid.

The first solar power plant with an energy storage system in Mozambique was officially inaugurated on 14 September. Located in the province of Cuamba, Niassa district, the Tetereane Power Plant combines a photovoltaic solar energy capacity of 19 MWp with energy storage in 7 MWh batteries.

On September 18, the European Commission announced the creation of the Global Gateway Business Advisory Council, with the participation of two ALER members, EDP - Energias de Portugal and Cândido José Rodrigues II Renewables.

ALER's Executive Director, Isabel Cancela de Abreu, was a guest speaker on the second day of the "Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit", appearing on the same panel as Marcelina Mataveia, National Director of Energy at the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), who was honoured at the ceremony as "Energy Woman of the Year".

On September 18th, the Energy Regulation Authority (ARENE) released the list of companies shortlisted for the tender to select two energy producers for the development of two solar photovoltaic projects with a capacity of 30 MWac each.

"On the 22nd and 23rd November 2023, the first edition of the Mozambique – EU Global Gateway Investment Forum, under the theme “Creating business opportunities”, will explore ways to attract quality investments within the framework of the Global Gateway."

ALER's President, Mayra Pereira, writes in a column for the Mozambican newspaper "Diário Económico" about the importance of energy access in Lusophone African countries, emphasising the need for cooperation and the exchange of knowledge in the energy sector, so that each country can find its own sustainable solutions and achieve the desired energy transition.

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), an ALER member company, and Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), the company that operates the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project, have signed an agreement to provide financing of more than 3 million dollars (2.8 million euros).

The European Union Delegation has launched a survey among the European private sector in Mozambique, to map the presence of European companies and their contributions to the Mozambican economy.

The new National Strategy for 2023-2028 signed between the AfDB and the Government of Mozambique sets out strategies to increase the electrification network in the country's homes and businesses.

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa reopened, on June 22nd, the call for proposals to encourage clean energy-based mini-grid solutions in Mozambique. Funding can be used for the deployment and operation of energy services through mini-grids.

May was marked by the latest developments at the Lauca Hydroelectric Power Station in Angola and the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Power Station in Mozambique. The hydroelectric plant in Angola was inaugurated by MINEA, and the hydroelectric plant in Mozambique was handed over to a consortium led by EDF.

The Graça Machel Fund, in partnership with Sasol-Mozambique and FDC, launched the Women in Energy Conference Series whose first edition is already scheduled for March 2024. This initiative aims to promote the development of a more inclusive energy sector.

ARENE has developed a platform for processing and register Digital Certificates for Energy Service Operators. The platform is already available online.

Under A2E Fund, EDP - Energias de Portugal, an ALER member, provides one million euros to finance projects that contribute to combat poverty and energy exclusion in Africa. Organisations can apply until May 22nd.

"Lusophone Compact (LC) operates as a framework, a gateway that is always open, for private companies to submit their projects. (...) The Compact creates a privileged space for the development of renewable energy by the private sector in the PALOP."

During the month of March ALER was present at EAIF 2023 which took place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Rita Marouço, ALER's Project Manager, was an invited speaker at the panel "Private-public dialogue on renewable electrification & investment Opportunities in Southern Africa" which took place on March 23rd.

Through this financial facility, the Cooperative will install an irrigation system powered by two SF2 solar pumps to irrigate an area of four hectares of vegetables near the Nhandzihe River, located in the North of Zavala District in Mozambique.

This workshop was promoted by GET. Transform with the aim to increase the knowledge of stakeholders in the Mozambican energy sector regarding distributed generation and highlight its potential in the energy sector.

In February, Belgium presented a new cooperation programme for Mozambique worth 25 MEUR. Norway and Sweden signed agreements with the World Bank to support phase II of the "Energy for All" programme worth 30 MEUR.
The 4th edition of the Conference will take place from 26 to 28 April at the University of Fine Arts in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and has the representation of several participants from Mozambique and Portugal.

The objective of the study is to establish a document that will guide decision-making in the implementation of power plant projects using renewable energy in the national electricity grid.

The 2022 World Bank Report charts the evolution of energy indicators by country and concludes that sub-Saharan Africa scored highly on electricity access policy.

"Mozambique shows its commitment with the mitigation actions against climate change, leaving a clear command so that the conduction of all and any reform and implementation of projects at the energy sector level, take into consideration the need to enhance the use of renewable energies."

"The purpose of the dedicated funding for Mozambique is to allow the private sector to contribute to rural development through electrification. The Country Window should allow us to finance up to 10 projects dedicated to accelerating access to clean energy, in a sustainable and inclusive way."

The launch of the ElectriFI Country Window for Mozambique, an impact investment facility, funded by the European Union, took place at the Business Conference Renewables in Mozambique.

The Government of Mozambique, through FUNAE, an ALER member, inaugurated two photovoltaic power plants built in Tete province. The two powerplants were estimated at more than 160 million meticais.

Financing of one million euros, under the fourth edition of Access to Energy Fund, reinforces EDP's social impact strategy in emerging economies and its focus on ensuring a fair energy transition. The projects now selected will benefit close to one million people in four African countries.

Belgium will provide 25 million euros to Mozambique for the development of renewable energy projects, over a period of five years. Additionally, they announced an additional contribution of one million euros for new drinking water installations in Mozambique.

"At the end of 2021, the Government of Mozambique estimated that by 2030 around 40% of all new energy connections would be through off-grid technologies, such as domestic solar systems and mini-grids, and this year by 2022, around 25% of these additional connections were reached by business initiatives supported by the BRILHO program."
The Government of Mozambique, represented by ARENE and within the scope of the PROLER Program, launched a tender for the selection of an Independent Power Producer for 30 MWac Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants.

During the months of November and December, ALER will organize three events in Mozambique, take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities that we have available to give greater visibility to your company, business or project.

"But there are still many challenges, particularly those linked to the competitiveness of the local industry, which is negatively impacted, among others, by the cost of raw materials, capital and energy."

The African Development Bank (AfDB), through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), approved the granting of USD 2.5 million financing to the Mozambican government for the development of renewable energy.

"We reinforced the activities for which we are already known, positioning ourselves as an active and relevant player in the debate on the energy sector in the Portuguese-speaking countries, a networking facilitator to national/regional/international level and a source of privileged and up-to-date information, developing renewable energies growth in these countries."

The AfDB and the Portuguese Government signed a guarantee agreement to be granted to the African Development Bank under the Lusophone Compact, in which Portugal will provide guarantees of up to 400 million euros exclusively for projects financed by the AfDB and approved under this agreement.

Isabel Cancela de Abreu, ALER’s Executive Director, gave an interview to Público newspaper in which she explained that African countries “are energy islands, they do not have the interconnections that exist in Europe and, deep down, they are used to fending for themselves”.

From the financing and investment projects of GET.invest, BRILHO and UNIDO, opportunities arise for the development and integration of clean energy access systems in small rural areas of Mozambique.

ALER is looking for a Financial and Administrative Manager to take up their duties as soon as possible, preferably in the first half of October.

The training session aimed to present the tariff calculation tool for mini-grid projects, a resource developed by ARENE with the support of GET. transform.

Banco BCI, through the project “Towards Sustainable For All in Mozambique”, developed a credit line with the aim of promoting the dissemination of integrated renewable energy systems for productive uses in rural areas in Mozambique.

New IRENA report, published on July 13th, shows that almost two-thirds of renewable power added in 2021 had lower costs than the cheapest coal-fired options in G20 countries.

The "Microgrid Global Innovation Forum" takes place from September 13th to 15th in London. Use the ALER discount code and enjoy a 20% discount on registration.

In June, ALER was present at the Africa Energy Forum 2022 that took place in Brussels, Belgium, as well as at the Energy Access Investment Forum 2022 event that took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

REN21's 2022 Global Status of Renewable Energy Report states that the global transition to clean energy is not happening. “There was record growth in renewable energy, but the world missed the historic chance to recover clean energy,” the report says.

Mozambique's new Electricity Law was published in the Boletim da República on July 11th and is now available for consultation.

During the Forum held from 16 to 19 May in Kigali, Rwanda, initiatives amounting to more than US$347 million were presented to support energy access and transition.

Renewable energies are "a fundamental foundation for security and overall improvements in growth and living standards", says David Malpass, President of the World Bank

ALER promoted an Angola-Mozambique institutional exchange action in the field of renewable energies in Maputo from 24 to 28 May.

ALER organized the 4th Edition of ALER Open Day, which followed the ALER General Assembly, in which the Members elected the new members of the governing structure for the 3rd term of the Association.

"The government is pursuing ambitious energy policy goals such as electricity access for the entire population by 2030, and a freshly passed new electricity law provides an improved legal framework for Independent Power Producers (IPP) and renewable power generation."

Until May 23rd, registration is open for the Online Workshop Training for Trainers: Training Program on Sustainable Energy Solutions for Islands.

This type of initiatives is extremely relevant for carrying out a real diagnosis of the impact of renewable energies, in order to define policies and monitor their development.
On May 24th, ALER will hold the ALER Open Day, an opportunity to exchange contacts, share and disseminate privileged information with our partners and other members.

ALER's Member, TOTAL EREN SA, won the tender for the development of the Dondo power plant project, in Sofala Province, launched under the Renewable Energy Auction Program (PROLER).

Renewable energy continued to expand steadily and well above the long-term trend, with share in total capacity expansion reaching new record of 81% last year.

EDP started the 4th edition of the A2E CSR Fund in which it will support projects in Angola, Mozambique and, also, in Nigeria, Malawi and Rwanda.

The largest solar power plant in Mozambique was inaugurated on April 1st, in Metoro in the province of Cabo Delgado. This project is the result of a partnership between ALER's two members, EDM and Neoen.

Isabel Cancela de Abreu, ALER'S Executive Director, participated in the morning program “Bem vindos” of RTP Africa, in which she reinforced the urgency of the development of renewable energies.

This Wednesday, March 30th, the Electricity Law in Mozambique was approved by the National Assembly, a document that aims to adapt the legal framework to the challenges of universal access to energy.

BRILHO announced, in February, the launch of the 2nd Call for applications to the "Market Development Fund" program.

"The Regulation establishes a set of principles and standards that point very clearly to the solutions that the Government has decided to adopt (...)"
ALER's associated Mozambique Electricity, has launched a tender for feasibility studies for the floating solar power plant in the Chicamba Hydropower plant, in Mozambique

The analysis will be discussed with the Members of both Associations at a meeting on February 10th at 9am PT, 11am Moçambique

EDM is committed to reach the Universal Energy Access for all Mozambicans by the year 2030

Source Energia and Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), have reached financial close on the 19MWp (15MWac) Cuamba Solar PV plant with a 2MW (7MWh) energy storage system

This regulation is the result of the Government’s efforts to recognise the importance of the sector to catalyse rural socio-economic development, leveraging private sector investment and improving the living conditions of millions of people

Happy holidays and a great 2022 is what we hope for ALER and for all of you!

SNV, within the BRILHO Energy Africa Mozambique programme's scope, held the "Accelerating Access to Off-Grid Renewable Energy" event on November 26th which celebrated the programme's progress

ALER, in partnership with AMER and with the support of GET.invest Mozambique, will organize a webinar on February 24th for the presentation and discussion of the impacts of this long-awaited document in particular in the mini-grid and solar home systems market segments.

This assembly was unanimously approved, the 2019 and 2020 accounts report, the plan of activities for the year 2022, the strategic plan 2021-2023, the communication strategy and also the electoral regulation for the future elections of the members of the AMER Board in 2022.

ALER celebrates two years of collaboration with GET.invest to promote renewable energies in Mozambique

Green People's Energy for Africa, Energising Development (EnDev) and Energypedia have launched the Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub.

AMER - Mozambican Renewable Energy Association has launched a Statement for COP26 in which they present their vision of the goals regarding energy from renewable resources in Mozambique

ALER's Executive Director, Isabel Cancela de Abreu participated as speaker in the 2nd session of the RELOP 2021's II Cycle of Debates, under the topic “Impact of climate change on the hydrocarbons sector”.
ALER will get back to physical events! See you in a month in Maputo to discuss C&I market potential in Mozambique and engage with all national stakeholders. Stay tuned for more info!

SNV launched, through the BRILHO programme, the extension of the first Call for a specific project for mini-grids

See the September Editorial of AMER, written by the Executive Director of ALER, Isabel Cancela de Abreu

Absa Bank Mozambique considers Renewable Energy to be a priority and has therefore qualified as a dedicated team, focused on creating a portfolio specialising in this sector and infrastructure, with the aim also of supporting the country in this transition and universal access to energy by 2030.

FUNAE, the Mozambican Energy Fund, has in its hands the project of the Majaua hydroelectric small hydro power plant and the mini-networks in Matchedje.

Several sustainable and clean energy projects, including two in Mozambique and one in Angola, will receive a total funding of half a million euros through the A2E Fund.

AMER - ALER’s Member and Partner - recently implemented a study on the Impact of Covid-19 on the Renewable Energy sector.

AMER and UNIDO held a workshop which had as main objective to deepen the knowledge about the recent launch of the Credit Line BCI SUPER, to support the agriculture sector with renewable energy solutions.

The European programme GET.invest and the GIZ Cluster “Financial Systems Development” have joined hands with financiers in Mozambique to increase investments in decentralised renewable energy projects.

The USAID Southern Africa Energy Program (SAEP), a Power Africa initiative, is releasing an updated “Route-to-Market (RTM) Database and Supporting Documentation” as part of its efforts to support the off-grid sector in Mozambique to scale up and increase electricity access in the country.

In a significant step toward a clean energy future, Globeleq and its project partners, Source Energia and Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), both ALER’s Members, have celebrated the start of construction of the 19MWp (15MWac) Cuamba Solar PV plant and a 2 MW (7MWh) energy storage system with a ground-breaking event.

ALER, in partnership with AMER are participating on the review of the Electricity Law in Mozambique. Find out more about the Working Group that met to compile comments and submit to the ESWG.
ALER and AMER - Mozambican Renewable Energy Association, formalized in May the signing of a Partnership Protocol.

AMER and ALER have been working together and have achieved numerous accomplishments over the years. This partnership has indeed been beneficial for both associations and our Members.
ALER and AMER, in cooperation with GET.invest Mozambique - funded by the European Union and Germany, and part of the European programme GET.invest, presented the Briefing and animations: Renewables in Mozambique 2021. Now we want to know your opinion!
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We are a leading national independent law firm in Portugal, specialising in corporate legal advice, with one of the largest teams of lawyers in the country. We have been leading the way for over 50 years and are proud of the culture we have built. We see our clients' challenges as our own and we put our people at the heart of our strategy to consistently excel in delivering value to everyone who places their trust in us.
Our teams are made up of the best lawyers in the country, we offer a full service and we take a multidisciplinary approach. The agility of our teams, combined with in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which our clients operate, is a defining characteristic of the way we position ourselves: as true legal partners. The only complexity we embrace is the complexity of the challenges our clients bring to us. In delivering solutions, we are passionate about clear communication and work with a strong focus on desired outcomes. We believe in long-term, transparent and committed relationships.



GreenLight Africa is a regional company with a base in Mozambique which has been developing projects and consulting since 2010 in two specific areas, namely: Energy and Environment.
In the Energy Sector, GreenLight focuses on off-grid and on-grid Solar, Wind, Hydro and Biofuels projects. We have experience in Residential and Industrial Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Charcoal Production and Improved and Efficient Cook-Stoves. We provide technical support to a mix of stakeholders including private sector, government, development organizations and funding institutions. The scope of projects includes the development of feasibility studies; business models; monitoring and evaluations, fund management, market research; baseline studies; management of pilot projects; policy analysis and capacity building initiatives directed at state agencies and ministries.
In the Environmental Sector, GreenLight offers services in the field of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Audits, Resettlement and Communication Plans, Monitoring of Environmental Parameters, ESGs, Adaptation and mitigation of Climate Change, Climate Financing, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Feasibility Studies of Projects and Investments.
Services are specifically tailored by the multidisciplinary team to meet the specific needs of clients as well as the local conditions to where the projects are implemented.

Mewton creates value by developing and implementing tailor-made and sustainable energy solutions. We analyze your specific needs and develop, build, and operate customized solutions ranging from 1 to 100MW and above.

Mozambique Carbon Initiatives Lda. (MozCarbon), operates in the clean technology sectors to reduce emission of greenhouse gases and to promote sustainable development in all components: environment, social and economic aspects. Its main areas of operations include Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+), and the dissemination of clean cooking technologies (Improved charcoal and wood stoves). MozCarbon’s core objective is to develop and implement REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) projects, A/R (Afforestation / Reforestation) projects, IFM (Improved Forest Management) projects as well as ICS (Improved Cook Stove) projects throughout Mozambique.

MIRANDA & ASSOCIADOS (“Miranda”) is a full-service Portuguese law firm, head-quartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The Firm has a staff of almost 160 people, of which more than 110 are fee-earners. Over the years, the Firm has gained recognition as one of the most preeminent and internationally oriented Portuguese law firms.
Their aim is to combine the highest international standards with local expertise so they can provide a seamless assistance to the top corporations in their most important and challenging assignments, both in Portugal and overseas.
Through over almost 35 years of experience, our lawyers have developed extensive and widely recognized expertise in a large number of industries and fields of law.
MIRANDA is the founding member of the MIRANDA ALLIANCE (“Miranda Alliance”), a network of law firms and lawyers predominantly, but not exclusively, based in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Miranda Alliance currently covers 15 jurisdictions: Angola, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Macau (China), Mozambique, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste; and with a liaison office in the USA (Houston).
As a full service legal services provider, they are ranked in various categories and practice areas. Highlights include the International Law Firm of the Year at the Africa Legal Awards in 2019, and the recognition as the winner of Lusophone Africa Law Firm of the Year in the Chambers Africa Awards in the only four editions of this category - 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Gaia is a boutique consulting firm with a focus on the fields of energy, environment and sustainability dedicated to helping businesses, cooperation partners, governments and civil society in Sub-Saharan Africa in changing their narrative towards unlocking the spirit of Ubuntu. Ubuntu revolves around the concept of togetherness and how our actions have an impact on others and society.
Gaia wants to support the transition to a sustainable low carbon future and drive transformation towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Gender empowerment and social inclusion is a cross-cutting theme in our path to change the world.

MDR Advogados is composed by a team of lawyers registered in the Mozambique Bar Association, recognised for our work in strategic sectors such as banking and financial services, energy and natural resources and domestic and foreign private investment.
Our clients may always rely on a balanced combination of knowledge of the Mozambican legal landscape with experience and participation in complex international transactions.
At MDR Advogados, we provide a global service, responding to the needs of domestic and international clients, both in terms of day-to-day support and in strategic project assistance. Our lawyers have highly relevant experience in foreign investment, banking and finance, regulation, business and corporate and project finance support.
Now that Mozambique is experiencing rapid and permanent growth, MDR Advogados stands out in the Mozambican market as a touchstone for legal services provision, dedication to client demands and articulation with international networks.

AMER - Mozambican Renewable Energy Association is a private, non-profit entity, with legal and administrative personality, financial and patrimonial autonomy, constituted for an indefinite period.
Founded in 2017, AMER’s mission is to promote renewable energy in Mozambique and aims to play a crucial role in coordinating representation and defending the common interests of all members and serving as an essential instrument for the participation and awareness of the enhancement of renewable energy natural resources for the sustainable development of Mozambique.

Linklaters advises some of the largest companies and financial institutions in the world, as well as States and public entities, in their most demanding transactions and activities. With 30 offices in the world's largest business and financial centres located in 20 different countries, Linklaters has sought to honour its customers’ trust by combining not only technical expertise and understanding of their interests and activities, as well as ensuring a level of services compatible with the requirements of the transactions in which they intervene and the entities to which it renders services. Having started its activity in March 2002, Linklaters, in Lisbon, was the first of the Magic Circle law firms to establish a presence in Portugal, in order to serve its clients in this country, in its activities in the Iberian Peninsula and around the world.

Quadrante Group, with more than 20 years of experience, provides engineering and architecture consulting services in the areas of Buildings, Transports, Industry and Energy, Water Utilities, Environment and Climate Change, and multidisciplinary projects located anywhere in the world, where flexibility, adaptability to specific conditions and speed of delivery are essential conditions for success. With a team of 170 employees and offices in three continents, our mission is focused on the continuous pursue for sustainable, economically optimized and technically advanced solutions – DESIGNING . DELIVERING . ADDING VALUE


LNEG is a State Laboratory acting in the fields of Energy and Geology that conducts research, demonstration and knowledge transfer including technical and technological assistance and laboratory support aimed at companies.


Trama TecnoAmbiental (TTA), based in Barcelona, Spain, is an international consulting and engineering company that specializes in distributed generation through renewable energy sources, energy management and efficiency, rural electrification, self-generation, integration of renewables in buildings, sustainable architecture, as well as, specialized training, education and technological development related to its activities.
A pioneering company in this sector with more than 30 years of experience, TTA offers its clients a solid background in carrying out projects from their evaluation and design phases, through to implementation and subsequent monitoring and maintenance.
TTA’s execution of numerous studies and projects, in Spain as well as in more than 40 countries in Latin America, Africa, Oceania and Europe and more recently in Asia, has consolidated the company as a point of reference in rural electrification through Microgrids using Solar Generation. TTA also offers services from its regional unit in Kenya and its office in Vanuatu.
TTA’s projects demonstrate the skills, flexibility and strong technical background of its highly motivated, multidisciplinary team, as well as the company’s firm commitment to providing high quality services and solutions that are technically, socially and environmentally optimal, integrating and harmonizing the needs of its clients with those of all related parties.

FUNAE is a public Mozambican institution endowed with legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy that develops its activity on a national scale. Its activities include providing financial support, promoting equipment installation, providing consulting and technical assistance services and disseminating studies and research related to the production and distribution of new and renewable energy.

VdA is a portuguese independent law firm. Our international footprint is one of the largest among the leading Lisbon-based law firms being present in ten jurisdictions, including francophone Africa, through VdAtlas - a fully integrated network of indepedent law firms


Hidroerg is dedicated to the design, execution, operation and management of systems for electricity production from renewable natural resources. Established in 1989, it operates jointly with its subsidiaries nine power plants with an installed capacity of 33 MW and an annual output of 100 GWh. It aims to be a reference in the renewable energy sector, with a greater focus on water resources, within a framework of sustainable development and social and economic value generation in the areas where it operates.

CJR Renewables offers an EPC/BoP integrated service for the construction of wind farms. Operating across all stages of the process of implantation of a project and offering turnkey solutions. Founded in 2002, CJR Wind is present in Europe and Latin America.

The main objective of the CE-CPLP is to facilitate and strengthen business relations between associations and business entities of countries affiliated to the Business Confederation of the CPLP, increasing business, imports and exports in economic areas where these countries are included.

TESE is a Portuguese Development NGO that promotes sustainable access to social services and infrastructure, including renewable energies. Given our mission, we are focused in implementation of projects/consulting services linking the use of modern, reliable and affordable energy with the improvement of living conditions and income generation.

Taciana Peão Lopes e Advogados Associados, Lda. - TPLA Law Firm - is a boutique law firm, registered at the Mozambican Bar Association.
TPLA Law Firm regularly advises developers, sponsors, investors, multinational lenders and the Government of Mozambique in key focus areas. The team members possess significant experience in transactions involving foreign investment in Mozambique and combine their understanding of the global energy business environment with a proven track record in energy transactions, disputes and regulatory/legislative matters across all segments of the mining, energy and oil & gas industries in Mozambique.

EDM - Electricidade de Moçambique, E.P. is the Mozambican state company responsible for Generation, Transmission and Distribution of electricity.

Miquelina Menezes was President of FUNAE, the Energy Fund of Mozambique responsible for off-grid rural electrification projects, between 1998 and end of 2015.
Before working at FUNAE, Miquelina was responsible by the VAT project with IMF at the Finance Ministry.
Most of her professional career was in the energy sector. She served as Deputy Director General of the National Hydrocarbon Company between 1986 and 1998 and before that she worked at the Mining Development Company, at the Mineral Resources Ministry, at the State Secretariat for Coal and Hydrocarbons and at the National Coal Company.
Since 1992 she has been a teacher of management at Eduardo Mondlane University – Faculty of Economy.
She is currently President of ALER – the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association.
LERenováveis

The 5th CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar took place on 20th October 2025, in Maputo (Mozambique), and focused on Energy Planning and Financing — the first pillar defined as a priority in the CPLP 2030 Energy and Climate Cooperation Roadmapin by the focal points and representatives present at the 4th CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar, held in March this year.

The II CPLP Energy Conference will take place on the 27th and 28th of May 2025, in Estoril Congress Center, Cascais, Portugal, and will be the stage for the dissemination of the latest developments and anchor projects for energy transitions in each CPLP country, with a view to making the most of endogenous resources and diversifying the energy matrix, to ensure universal, reliable and affordable access for all, while supporting socio-economic development.

The 4th Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique (RENMOZ 2024) returns to Maputo on the 1st trimester of 2025. Organized by ALER and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER), the event aims to promote the renewable energy sector and disseminate crucial data for its development in Mozambique.

The 4th CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar will take place on March 25, 2025, in São Tomé and Príncipe, and will mainly focus on the development of a Lusophone Roadmap for COP 30.

The 3rd CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar focused on Carbon Markets, and was an opportunity to discuss and share best practices for regulating and trading carbon credits, considering the socio-environmental impacts generated.

Under the topic “The contribution of climate finance mechanisms to accelerating the energy transition in the CPLP Member States”, the 2nd CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar focused mainly on the role of climate funds.

The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, which holds the Presidency of the CPLP, together with the Energy Thematic Committee of the CPLP Consultative Observers, coordinated by ALER and RELOP, and with the institutional support of the CPLP, will promote an Energy and Climate Seminars Series to discuss the contribution of climate finance mechanisms to accelerating the energy transition in the CPLP Member States.

ALER Market Outlook provides information on the latest developments in the renewable energy market in the five Portuguese-speaking African countries that ALER monitors, materialized in national market sheets, exclusively accessible to ALER Members.
Organized by GET.transform, in collaboration with GET.invest and in partnership with ALER and AMER, "Scaling Distributed Generation in Mozambique" took place in Maputo on 29th February.

A Good Practices Seminar was held on December 13th in Luanda as part of the "Agreement for the Implementation of an Action" signed between the Angolan Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA), the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association (ALER) and the EU-Angola Dialogue Facility.

The Business Conference – Renewables in Mozambique 2023 (RenMoz 2023) returned to Maputo on November 24, this time following the Mozambique-EU Global Gateway Investment Forum which took place on 22 and 23 November.

From July 3rd to 7th, ALER developed the Countries' Week: Each day, one country, to present all the information about renewable energies in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe.

The exclusive event for B2B matchmaking took place on December 8th, in Maputo, at the Hotel Southern Sun that aimed to bring together the domestic financial sector with international development finance institutions.

The Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique took place on December 6th and 7th 2022, in Maputo, with online transmission. This event aimed to discuss the potential of renewable energies as a way of accelerating the electrification of the country.

On November 17th, the event "Renewables for Industry and Agriculture in Mozambique" took place in Maputo, with online transmission. This event is an opportunity for the agricultural and industrial sector to discover the benefits that renewable energies can offer to their projects.

On May 25th took place, in Maputo, the event that presented and promoted the dialogue on renewable energy projects and the electricity grid in Mozambique.
On February 24th, the webinar that introduced the new Regulation on access to energy in off-grid areas took place.
The Renewables for Self-Consumption in Mozambique Conference took place on November 30th, exclusively online

The 2nd Edition of the ALER Talks took place on October 14th, 2021, under the topic "The Role of National Banks in Financing the Renewable Energy Sector".
On 24 March, the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association (ALER) and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER) organized the Seminar Opportunities for IPP Projects: Renewables in Mozambique 2021, in cooperation with GET.invest Mozambique - funded by the European Union and Germany, and part of the European programme GET.invest , and in partnership with the Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA), Mozambique Women in Energy (MWE) and SolarPower Europe.
From 22 to 23 of March, the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association (ALER) and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER), in cooperation with GET.invest Mozambique - funded by the European Union and Germany, and part of the European programme GET.invest organized the Europe-Mozambique Investment Forum: Renewables in Mozambique 2021.

ALER will join EDP in the organisation of Access to Energy Fund Presentation Webinar that will take place on 17th of December at 3p.m. (GMT).
ALER, with the support from the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP), organised a high-level international conference in Mozambique on October 25 and 26. The objective of the conference was to bring together European and African Renewable Energy businesses, developers and policy makers.

ALER was invited by the United Nations Foundation to organize a Webinar about Renewable Energy in Mozambique, that will take place on December 15th, 2015.

ALER - Lusophone Association of Renewable Energies, FEDESMO – Forum for Energies and Sustainable Development of Mozambique and UEM – Eduardo Mondlane University have the honor to invite you to the Conference “Renewable Energy Development Prospects in Mozambique: Opportunities and challenges”, to be held on December 8th and 9th at Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo.

On the 7-8 May 2015, EnergyNet hosts the 4th Annual Powering Africa: Mozambique 2015 . ALER is a partner in the event and a speaker in the panel dedicated to renewable energies. ALER offers a 25% discount for its Members.

This workshop was promoted by GET. Transform, and aimed to expand stakeholders' knowledge in Mozambique's energy sector regarding decentralised generation.

The Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER) was in Lisbon from March 6th to 10th to participate in a training action developed by ALER, with the support of GET.invest Mozambique.

The Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER), represented by their Executive Director, received training and shared experiences for two weeks in ALER’s offices in Lisbon in a program supported by GET.invest.

The proposed action will take place from September 25th to 29th and will consist of a technical mission to Mozambique with the aim of promoting the "Exchange of Experiences on Solar Home Systems" and to elaborate a diagnosis on the challenges and barriers to off-grid electrification in the Angolan context.

ALER, in partnership with the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER), restarted the Working Group, previously organised, to present the new regulations for mini-grids in Mozambique.

In preparation for the International Conference "Renewables in Angola 2022" that took place on July 5th and 6th, ALER promoted an Angola-Mozambique institutional exchange action in the field of renewable energies in Maputo from 24 to 28 May.
ALER and AMER collaborated on a detailed legal analysis of the new off-grid energy access regulation in Mozambique published December 10th 2021.