Mozambique and the European Union are working together to accelerate the transition to green energy. Through Global Gateway and the international pledging campaign ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa’, the European Union is leading efforts to rapidly expand renewable energy across the continent, aiming to triple clean energy capacity by 2030. In Mozambique this means investing in hydroelectric dams, electrification and transmission lines to provide clean, reliable and affordable electricity. These efforts create a positive impact on people’s lives, today and tomorrow.

I’m Rosie, and I run a small fashion studio in the backyard of my parents’ home in Maputo. Since 2020, I’ve been designing dresses for weddings, church, traditional events, you name it. Every piece I create is made to make someone feel confident and proud.

That’s why I’m grateful for sustainable energy. When power is growing more stable, so is my work.

With clean energy, I can keep my sewing machines running, my studio lights on, and my creativity flowing. And as my business becomes more energy-efficient, I’m not just chasing my dream, I’m stitching together a better future, one dress at a time.

I’m Ivan, and I’ve loved basketball since I was 14. Today, I balance work as a taxi driver and selling sportswear with training on the court in my neighborhood.

I’m grateful that sustainable energy is helping keep the lights on at our local courts, so we can also play after dark.

With  more reliable energy, I can stay sharp and keep improving my skills – day and night. I will be able to keep playing the game I love, inspire my community, and one day build something even bigger: a basketball school for the next generation.

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.