Africa-Press – Angola. Yesterday, in the city of Benguela, the President of the Republic announced the “de facto electrification” of the country over the next four to five years, using different sources of energy production, preferably “environmentally friendly”.
“We are working towards, in the next four to five years, to actually electrify the country, using different sources of energy production, preferably environmentally friendly sources”, declared the Head of State to the press, after the inauguration. of the first photovoltaic projects in Baia Farta and Biópio, with an installed capacity of 285 megawatts (MW) and which will supply around 1.5 million people.
The Head of State said that by 2025 the photovoltaic projects underway in the various regions of the country will be completed and ensured the entry into operation of the hydroelectric dams of Caculo Cabaça, including the one being projected on the Cunene River, which will produce a part for Angola and another to benefit the neighboring Republic of Namibia.
João Lourenço stressed that by gradually investing in clean sources, the gains will be not only for the environment, but also for the state coffers.
The Head of State advanced an investment of around US$7 billion for the completion of photovoltaic projects underway in the country, as well as others in the pipeline, especially in the South and East, where “electrification is deficient”.
“Apparently it seems to be a lot of money, but it will eventually pay off”, said the Head of State, stressing that the gains will be felt in the coming years. “We will feel that the environment and the state coffers will thank you”, he said.
Industrialization Of The Country
The President of the Republic clarified that the electrification of the country aims not only to serve the citizens, guaranteeing energy at home, but also to create conditions for the “desired industrialization of the country”.
“There can be no industrialization without electricity”, said the Head of State.
João Lourenço stressed that with electricity, national and foreign investors will be able to bet more on the functioning and diversification of the different industrial sectors.
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