News from the Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub

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News from the Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub

Fevereiro 2022

We are happy to share the February edition of the Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub News!

The Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub offers a wealth of information on the energy situation, RE potential, policy and regulatory framework as well as on actors involved in the Mozambican energy sector. You can also browse through sub-hubs on solar energy, cooking energy and productive use of energy (focused on solar powered irrigation systems) to understand the market landscape and the opportunities/challenges for private sector engagement in each technology markets. A sub-hub on nano and mini-grids will be available soon.

Please send us your feedback to info@energypedia.info

What's new on the Mozambique Off-grid Knowledge Hub

New content

• Solar Giraffe in Mozambique: We are happy to share this insightful case study about a solar system in Mangunze, Gaza, which powers a technical closet that offers 10 mobile charging outlets and a radio player. The case study has been written by Ruben Ferreira Morgado. If you would also like to contribute a case study, please contact us at [[1]]
• Learn more about solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) in Mozambique either in English or Portuguese. Find background information, market assessment for SPIS, technical and financial aspects, as well as further helpful resources. Enjoy reading!
• Did you miss our last webinar on "Solar Irrigation Systems in Mozambique - A Deep Dive with Experts"? Find here the documentation!

Portuguese version

A Portuguese version of the Hub is currently under development, check here for already translated articles.

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Get involved!

• Register on energypedia to contribute your knowledge and expertise to the Hub
• Visit our Help portal in English or Portuguese and learn how to work on energypedia to start sharing your expertise!
• Engage in our practitioner group by posting and answering questions
• Help us map the solar sector! We’ve started with a first draft. Do you work for a solar company that is not yet presented? Either add it yourself to this article or to the Mozambique Stakeholder Database. You can also drop us an email at info@energypedia.info.
• Join our Facebook or LinkedIn groups to connect with the Mozambique RE community!
  
  

Questions from the community

Help us answering these two questions and contribute to the further development of the sector:

• How can you protect solar systems from theft and vandalism?
• What criteria do you consider when selecting a pump for your system? What experience did you make?

Please share your experiences and advice or add your question. Please create an account and log in to see and add your responses.

Events

• Upcoming - Webinar on Improved Cookstoves

We are currently planning a webinar on improved cookstoves (ICS) in Mozambique, which will take place in March.

Since we want the webinar to be as relevant to you as possible, please let us know what aspects or topics you would you like to see covered regarding ICS and clean cooking. Write us your suggestions and information needs to [[2]]

Join our social media groups on Facebook or LinkedIn and stay tuned for the upcoming webinar!

• Consultation Meeting: UpEnergy project - Social and Climate Impact Program; Maputo, 28 February
  

Opportunities

• BRILHO Market Development Fund Call for Applications 2022
• Third Call for Proposals by IKI Small Grants, 15 April 2022
• Tender Call for SPIS and PAYGO Supply in Gaza Province

Jobs

• Analista de Estratégia de Negócios, ENGIE, 28 February
• Carbon Officer, Burn, 2 March

Publications available on energypedia

Country Priority Plan and Diagnostic of the Electricity Sector – Mozambique

(AfDB 2021)

Sugarcane Bioenergy in Southern Africa: Economic Potential for Sustainable Scale-up (IRENA 2019)

Off-Grid Solar Market Assessment in Mozambique (Economic Consulting Associates & GreenLight 2018)

News from January 2022

Click here to read the January edition

News from December 2021

Click here to read the December edition