Mozambique EK New Energy Storage Project

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 are the goals of ascent Mozambique?

ASCENT Mozambique sets performance-based conditions, which are specific goals that the project must achieve to receive funding. These goals include improving energy infrastructure, ensuring safety for workers and communities, expanding free electricity connections to health and education facilities, and reducing costs for off-grid energy systems.