Mozambique electricity access reaches 66.9% amid off-grid concerns

Mozambique has reached an electricity access rate of approximately 66.4% to 66.9%, according to recent data from the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER). While the national grid is nearing its 2030 targets, experts warn that off-grid solutions are falling short of the levels required for universal access.

AMER President Ricardo Pereira noted that new off-grid connections fell to 122,000 in 2025, significantly lower than the 180,000 to 200,000 annual connections needed to meet 2030 goals. This decline is attributed to falling sales of household solar systems. Currently, electricity access stands at 89% in urban areas compared to only 30% in rural regions.

To address these gaps, the National Energy Fund (FUNAE) has introduced the National Program for Accelerating Electrification through Mini-Grids (PROMIR). This initiative aims to install 363 mini-grids nationwide with an estimated investment of $250 million. Funding has already been secured for 148 projects across the Nampula, Zambézia, Tete, and Niassa provinces.