- Ncondezi Energy plans to develop a grid-scale solar project with storage in Mozambique.
The London-based company Ncondezi Energy has announced plans to develop a grid-scale solar power project with battery storage in the Western province of Tete, Mozambique. The firm noted that it had an internal review of a 300MW power project and discovered the potential of deploying the plant in Tete.
According to a statement through the London Stock Exchange, the company reveals that preliminary studies have confirmed that the site has favourable solar conditions and access to Mozambique’s electricity grid.
Ncondezi emphasised that a solar project is feasible without compromising the delivery of the company’s main project, which is a 300-megawatt power station using coal from its open cast mine.
Ncondezi’s Chief Executive Officer, Hanno Pengilly, explains that the company is continuing to work with its strategic partner, China Machinery Engineering Corporation, on financing the main project. However, he adds that “preliminary study work has confirmed that the project site area has strong potential for a solar project plus battery storage with good solar conditions and multiple access points to the Mozambique grid. Given the large project concession area, the solar project would be deliverable without compromising the main project”.