Arabian GridVerified numbers, Energia 2025 targets, green hydrogen export potential, regulatory timeline under Law 6/25, and the $23 billion investment gap — all in one reference page.
Angola’s total installed generation capacity is approximately 5.7 GW, dominated by hydropower on the Kwanza River and diesel/thermal backup. Solar and wind capacity remains minimal but growing rapidly under the Energia 2025 programme.
Angola Energia 2025 is the government’s national electrification and generation expansion plan. It targets 9.9 GW of total installed capacity and 60% national electrification by 2025, with a strong pivot toward solar and mini-grids for rural access.
Angola has among the highest solar irradiation levels in sub-Saharan Africa. The southern provinces (Namibe, Huíla, Cunene) offer the best resource profiles, with daily insolation exceeding 6.5 kWh/m² and capacity factors above 25%.
Angola is developing a 600 MW green hydrogen and ammonia export project, leveraging its solar resource and Atlantic port access. The project targets European offtake and is in early-stage feasibility with international developers.
Law 6/25 is the first Angolan legislation to allow private-sector investment in generation, transmission, and distribution. It establishes a competitive procurement framework and creates the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model for the first time in thirty years.
Closing the electrification and capacity gap requires approximately $23 billion in investment. The majority is for generation, but grid extension and rural mini-grid distribution represent a material share of the financing requirement.