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Angola Solar Report
Gain comprehensive insights into the statistics and metrics surrounding the solar production industry in Angola
Key points
Yearly sunshine (sun hours per year)
Angola, Africa receives an average of 2,340 hours of sunlight per year, or 6 hours and 24 minutes per day. This is 53.4% of daylight hours, with the remaining 46.6% being cloudy, hazy, or with low sun intensity.
kWh per kWp installed
Solar output per kW of installed solar PV differs by season in Angola. It is average 6.18kWh/day in summer, 5.69kWh/day in autumn and 4.82kWh/day in winter.
Average cost per kWh from utility company
Table 01 shows average cost per kWh as per Feb 2024.
Low Voltage | Price USD/KWh | % Increased |
Industry | 0.015384 | 81% |
Domestic Clients | 0.007692 | 113% |
Domestic Clients (Low Income) | 0.002952 | No change |
Industry | 0.011532 | 87.2% |
Reliability of electrical power supply grid
Detailed Information
As of the end of 2023, Angola had 285 MW of installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity.
Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) estimates that the country has the potential for 16.3 GW of solar power generation capacity.
The average price of electricity in Angola in 2022 was $21.52/MWh.
Coal
Not available.
Natural Gas
The average cost of electricity generation in Angola from natural gas was $21.52/MWh in 2022.
Solar
In the last five years, Angola’s energy mix has changed considerably. Installed capacity is now over 4,889 GW, distributed by the following types of power generation: (i) hydro at 61%, with a capacity of 3,005 GW; (ii) thermal at 31% with an installed capacity of 1,866 GW; (iii) natural gas at 7%, with 0.375 GW; and (iv) renewable at 1% with 0.063 GW.
Current Situation
Projected Demand
Current Demand
Angola has several on-grid projects to improve its electricity access and diversify its energy mix:
48 hybrid PV systems
Power Africa
This project will connect Angola’s three regional power grids into a national grid for the first time. It will also bring hydropower from the Kwanza River basin to southern provinces and install prepaid meters to increase access to electricity.
This project will provide electricity to more than 900,000 people in 60 locations.
Angola is also working on two solar plants as part of a $1.3 billion infrastructure deal with the United States, which is expected to generate more than 500 MW of renewable power
Angola is part of this program, which aims to identify the best ways to deploy mini grids, use energy productively, and digitize mini grids.
Projected Demand
A Solar Photovoltaic Installer working in Angola will typically earn around:
As of May 23, 2024, the population of Angola was 37,673,003, according to Worldometer.
Average Installation Costs
Cost of Solar System
Equipment Cost
Electricity Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Energy Access
Energy exports
Angola’s main energy exports are crude oil and petroleum gas:
The Angolan government’s target is that in 2025 at least 7.5% of the electricity generated in the country (equivalent to an installation of 800MW) will come from new renewable energies (major hydro projects are not included). In order to reach this goal, the Angolan authorities identified three priorities:
In order to promote investment in the renewables sector by 2025, the Angolan government is considering implementing the following actions:
More recently, the Government approved the General Guidelines for the Development of the Rural Electrification Plan through Executive Decree No. 78/23, of 30 May 2023. The main objective of this plan is to bring electricity to remote areas of the country that currently lack access to the national power grid and are not expected to be connected within the next 10 years. The guidelines encompass short, medium, and long-term goals. Also, short-term objectives include:
External financing is key to the continuation of priority government energy projects and imports of essential equipment into Angola.
Also, as of January 2024, the Angolan government offers the following tax credits and incentives for solar and other renewable energy investments:
Solar Projects in Angola
Biopio Solar Project (188 MWp)
Bay Full Solar Project (96.7 MWp)
Caraculo PV Plant (50 MWp)
Quilemba Solar Project (35 MWp)
Off-Grid Solar Energy Systems (600 MW)
Masdar’s 150 MW Solar Project
Standard Chartered’s $1.44B Commitment
Angola Solar Energy Project
Luena Solar Energy Park
Sun Africa
Total Eren
ENDE (Empresa Nacional de Distribuição de Electricidade)
Genneia
Soltec
These companies are contributing to Angola’s solar energy landscape through diverse and impactful projects, driving the country’s transition to renewable energy sources.
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