MZ-Energy Development and Access Project (APL-2)

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The objective of the Second Adaptable Program Loan for the Energy Development and Access Project for Mozambique is to increase access to electricity and modern energy services in peri-urban and rural areas in a sustainable and affordable manner. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is reinforcement of the primary networks and grid extension component. This component will finance: (i) engineering and consulting services; (ii) a medium voltage (MV) network transmission efficiency pilot project; (iii) rehabilitation and reinforcement of the existing primary networks; and (iv) extension and intensification of the medium and low voltage grid in peri-urban areas. The second component of the project is investments on rural and renewable energy component. This component will increase and accelerate decentralized access to modern energy services in rural areas by supporting the implementation and/or scaling-up of: conventional and renewable energy sources and technologies. The third component of the project is energy sector planning, policy, and institutional development component. This component will finance: (i) the elaboration of a national 'Rural Electrification Strategy and Investment Program (RESIP)'; (ii) technical assistance and consulting services; and (iii) institutional strengthening and capacity building of the ministry of energy.