The Solar Energy Center will bring benefits to more than 51,023 residents of Bailundo municipality in Huambo province. Today, December 12, the Minister of Energy and Water’s visit program to the southern region includes a comprehensive itinerary covering Bailundo, Ecunha, and Huambo municipalities.
On Tuesday, December 12, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Photovoltaic Solar Center in Bailundo was held, boasting a production capacity of 7,992 MWdc, in line with the Angola 2025 Plan set by the Angolan government. The objective is to bolster electrification rates through the utilization of eco-friendly energy sources, facilitating the transition of households and businesses from erratic and costly fossil fuel energy to more affordable and cleaner alternatives.
The ceremony, overseen by Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges, was attended by Provincial Governor Notti Nolika, Bailundo’s King Chiongolola Chongonga, alongside key officials from MINEA, the energy sector, DNEER, PRODEL, ENDE, and local government. The Consignment Deed was signed by representatives from PRODEL and MCA on behalf of the Angolan government.
During the event, the minister stressed the significance of this milestone, underscoring the objectives outlined by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to deliver cleaner and more affordable energy to Angolan families. The aim is to achieve approximately 70% renewable energy in the national energy matrix by 2027, thereby enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
With a budget of EUR 20,271,445.00, the project is slated for completion in 2023, encompassing the installation of 15,600 panels and an anticipated creation of 50 direct jobs. Following the ceremony, the minister and his delegation visited the project site for assessment before proceeding to Ecunha Municipality to evaluate progress on electrification efforts. João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges