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.

How will Angola's energy mix change by 2027?

Targeted electrification rate by 2027: 50% Planned proportion of green energy in Angola’s energy mix by 2025: 77% 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.

Is Angola transitioning to a more renewables-rich energy matrix?

Given its untapped hydrocarbon resources, notably oil, Angola is pursuing a strategy of gradual transition toward a more renewables-rich energy matrix. Image credit: Unsplash / Kuiza Dizaya Ultimately, Angola is an African oil giant boasting estimated reserves of 9 billion barrels, with production of roughly 1.22 million bpd in 2021.

Should energy transition be inclusive in Angola?

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, too, is unequivocal that energy transition must be inclusive at root, providing greater electrification, skills transfer and employment. In 2021 SONAGOL inked a USD1.5 billion solar and hydro deal with solar-project developer Sun Africa, and US-based Africa Global.

How does Angola's energy transition affect the economy?

Overall, then, aside from safeguarding the water table, soil quality, and natural biodiversity, Angola’s energy transition impacts the wider economy. This through its catalytic effect on quality of life, industrialization, agriculture, transportation, and the infrastructure essential for it all.

Why does Angola need more electric power?

Increasing electric power availability to diversify the economy and meet the increasing energy demand of a growing population is among the Angolan government’s highest stated priorities.