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population is still very low with a national average of 27 % - 82 % for urban areas and 1 % for rural areas ,” explains Electricidade de Moçambique , E . P . ( EDM ) Chairman and CEO Mateus Magala . The country is therefore facing an ongoing uphill battle , where two-thirds of their population are without electricity . However , this is all set to change . Africa is unmatched in its renewable and sustainable energy sources ( such as solar , hydro , wind and geothermal ), and Mozambique aims to take full advantage . Implementing on-grid and off-grid technologies , the country is working to promote greater access to clean energy services through equitable , efficient , sustainable and culturally sensitive sources of new and renewable energies . Africa ’ s Policy for the Department of New and Renewable Energies 2011-2025 will also support Mozambique ’ s ambitions to meet rising energy demands .
“ The Republic of Mozambique has considered the increase in generation
EDM ’ s Cenral Hídrica de Chicamba site
112 February 2018