The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group, approved a $43.6 million investment to support the construction of the Namaacha–Boane transmission line in Mozambique.
This funding, comprising $33.2 million from the ADF and $10.4 million from its Climate Action Window, aims to support the transmission of 332 gigawatt-hours of clean wind energy annually from the 120 MW Namaacha Wind Farm, located 50 km west of Maputo.
It is a dedicated fund that supports 37 low-income African countries with climate-resilient infrastructure to meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The Government of Mozambique is also contributing to the project.
The project aligns with Mozambique’s ambition to become a regional energy hub through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
“This investment strengthens the backbone of Mozambique’s power system while accelerating access to clean energy for people who need it most,” said Wale Shonibare, Director of the Bank’s Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulations Department.
The project implementation plan
Mozambique’s national utility, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), will execute the project in collaboration with Central Eléctrica da Namaacha (CEN), a private-sector-led entity involving Globeleq Africa Limited and Source Energia.
The initiative includes constructing two 43-kilometer, 66-kilovolt single-circuit transmission lines, alongside network upgrades to ensure stable power delivery.
The Namaacha–Boane transmission line will enhance energy access across Mozambique and Southern Africa, reducing reliance on hydropower and gas.
In addition, the project is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 71,000 tons annually and bolster the regional trade in energy within the Southern African Power Pool.
Once operational, the project will support thousands of new electricity connections in rural and underserved communities.
“This project is a major step forward in Mozambique’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.”
“It will deliver affordable electricity, support local industry, and improve livelihoods,” says Kevin Kariuki, the Bank Group’s Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth.
