ALER present at the 1st Bi-Annual Off-Grid Energy Forum in Maputo

On 26th and 27th February 2024, project manager Rita Marouço attended to the 1st Bi-Annual Off-Grid Energy Forum, representing ALER. The event, which took place in Maputo, aimed to promote sustainable energy solutions in Mozambique.

Bringing together representatives from the public sector, private sector leaders and development partners, the forum focused on the challenges and opportunities of some ongoing projects that use off-grid technologies, namely Mini-Grids, Solar Home Systems and Clean Cooking Solutions. In addition, topics such as market barriers, political challenges, gender inclusion and tax incentives to promote equitable access to energy were discussed throughout the event.

On the second day of the event, Rita Marouço took part in the Round Table on Mini-Grids, which discussed the progress, challenges and future plans in the Mini-Grids space.

The 1st Bi-Annual Off-Grid Energy Forum was organized by the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association (AMER) in collaboration with the Integrated Planning and Cooperation Unit for Electrification (UIPCE), part of the National Directorate of Energy (DNE).