Mozambique household energy storage exports

The energy sector is key to the country's economy already today, since energy exports make up a large share of total foreign exchange earnings. Moreover, the availability of cheap electricity is one of the main reasons for the significant foreign direct investment in energy-intensive industries in Mozambique.

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Mozambique: How much of the country's energy comes from nuclear power?

Mozambique's energy sector is poised at a crossroads, rich in resources yet challenged by infrastructural and governance obstacles. The sector is vital for the nation's economic development and social well-being, promising transformative impacts if harnessed effectively.

Below are the most recent approximate figures/percentages for the sources of electricity generation in Mozambique as of the latest available data: Hydropower: Approximately 80% of Mozambique's electricity comes from hydropower. The Cahora Bassa Dam alone contributes a significant portion of this, with an installed capacity of around 2,075 MW.

Mozambique relies heavily on the export of commercial electricity to South Africa from the Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi River to generate foreign exchange income. The two immediate projects are the 850 MW (nominal) expansion of the Cahora Bassa dam and the controversial Mphanda Nkuwa dam (2500 MW). See table below.

In addition to natural gas, Mozambique boasts substantial coal reserves, particularly in the Tete Province. These reserves are among the largest in Africa. While coal remains a crucial part of Mozambique's energy mix, contributing to both domestic electricity generation and export revenues, its environmental impact cannot be overlooked.