Moçambique e a União Europeia estão a trabalhar em conjunto para acelerar a transição para a energia verde. No âmbito da campanha “Aumentar as Energias Renováveis em África”, o nosso objectivo é triplicar a capacidade de produção de energia renovável até ao final desta década. É por isso que estamos a investir em programas de energia sustentável que criam um impacto positivo na vida das pessoas, hoje e amanhã. Utilizando a força do vento, do sol e da água, daremos energia ao povo de Moçambique.

Chamo-me Rosie e tenho um pequeno atelier de moda no quintal da casa dos meus pais em Maputo. Desde 2020, tenho desenhado vestidos para casamentos, igreja, eventos tradicionais, etc. Cada peça que crio é feita para que alguém se sinta confiante e orgulhoso.

É por isso que estou grata pela energia sustentável. Quando a energia se torna mais estável, o meu trabalho também o é.

Com energia limpa, posso manter as minhas máquinas de costura a funcionar, as luzes do meu atelier acesas e a minha criatividade a fluir. E à medida que o meu negócio se torna mais eficiente em termos energéticos, não estou apenas a perseguir o meu sonho, estou a costurar um futuro melhor, um vestido de cada vez.

Chamo-me Ivan e adoro basquetebol desde os 14 anos. Actualmente, concilio o trabalho como taxista e a venda de roupa desportiva com os treinos no campo do meu bairro.

Estou grato pelo facto de a energia sustentável estar a ajudar a manter as luzes acesas nos nossos campos locais, para que também possamos jogar depois de escurecer.

Com um melhor acesso à energia, posso manter-me em forma e continuar a melhorar as minhas habilidades. À medida que o acesso à energia limpa aumenta, poderei continuar a jogar o jogo que adoro, inspirar a minha comunidade e, um dia, construir algo ainda maior: uma escola de basquetebol para a próxima geração.

With EU support under Global Gateway, the expansion of Bio2Watt’s biogas plants in Mozambique, South Africa, and Uganda is turning agricultural and municipal waste into clean, affordable electricity. In Mozambique, this transition from diesel to biogas will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by thousands of tons annually, improve local air quality, and create dozens of green jobs. The cleaner, more reliable energy produced benefits approximately 150,000 people, providing sustainable electricity access to rural and peri-urban communities.

With EU support under Global Gateway, Mozambique is building a National Control Centre for Energy to manage its electricity grid more efficiently. This state-of-the-art facility will help reduce blackouts and power outages across the country, benefiting an estimated 5 million people by improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply. It will also support critical services such as hospitals and schools, and accelerate Mozambique’s shift toward a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

With EU support under Global Gateway, Mozambique is modernising its hydropower infrastructure to enhance energy reliability and sustainability. The Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant, the country's largest, is undergoing upgrades to extend its operational life by at least 25 years, ensuring continued supply of clean electricity to the national grid. Additionally, the development of the new Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project, a 1,500 MW facility, is set to increase Mozambique's electricity production capacity by over 50%. Once operational, Mphanda Nkuwa is expected to provide power to more than 3 million households in Mozambique and the surrounding region, supporting economic growth and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Through the ProEnergia programme, the EU is helping bring electricity to over 30,000 households in rural provinces of Mozambique, including Zambezia and Nampula. By connecting communities to both grid and off-grid systems, the project is improving health, education, and economic opportunities - transforming the lives of more than 150,000 people who previously relied on kerosene, candles, or firewood for lighting and cooking.

Supported by the EU under Global Gateway, the clean cooking programme in Mozambique is helping around 40,000 families, mainly in rural and peri-urban areas such as Sofala and Tete provinces, switch from charcoal and firewood to safer, more sustainable solutions like biogas. These changes reduce harmful indoor air pollution—responsible for thousands of premature deaths annually - save time and resources, especially for women and children, and help preserve forests, benefiting both people and the planet.

Mozambique’s new National Control Centre for Energy in Maputo, backed by the EU under Global Gateway, will enhance coordination and real-time management of the national grid. By improving monitoring, forecasting, and system response, the project strengthens the country’s ability to deliver reliable electricity to more than 5 million people nationwide, including homes, hospitals, and schools - supporting sustainable development and economic growth across all sectors.