Netherland firm to distribute 300,000 solar kits to residents in Mozambique

By Hauwa Ali

The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) has signed an agreement with electricity access provider, ‘Ignite power’ for the distribution of 300,000 solar home systems in areas not covered by the national electricity grid in Mozambique.

The recently signed partnership aims to accelerate electrification in Mozambique through the installation of solar home systems in areas not covered by the national electricity grid. 

Ignite Power, which supplies its equipment to other East African countries, is committed to installing 300,000 over the next few years.

The company which has been operating in Mozambique since 2019 under the Energy For All programme  have electrified at least 100,000 homes and is expected that it will meet its target in the partnership with SNV as part of the Brilho programme.

This programme launched in Mozambique aims to support the authorities’ ambition of universal access to clean energy by 2030. 

Currently, around 70% of Mozambique’s population, or more than 21 million people, still live without access to electricity, according to SNV.

In addition to providing access to electricity, the Brilho programme is also distributing clean cooking systems and installing solar-powered mini-grids.

“Brilho’s mandate is to create an ecosystem in the off-grid energy sector in Mozambique by accelerating access to affordable energy solutions through innovative business initiatives and by providing a diverse range of products and services to households.

“Brilho is helping the Mozambican government to create a more enabling environment, encouraging private investment to create a sustainable market in Mozambique,” explains Bernie Chaves, SNV’s Country Manager in Mozambique.

The Brilho programme is funded by the United Kingdom Aid-Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Ukaid-FCDO) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and implemented by SNV.