Mozambique’s public utility Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) has conducted a focused technical training in partnership with GET.transform. The goal was to strengthen EDM’s capacity to forecast variable renewable energy (vRE) for safe grid operations and improved power system planning. Around 15 participants from three key EDM departments, System Planning, Renewable Energy and the Market Operator, took part in the sessions to reinforce the understanding of vRE forecasting for operational security, demand matching and net generation trading, while also gathering feedback on proposed process enhancements.
The programme introduced participants to core topics such as forecasting methodologies for variable production, operational planning and scheduling, and the connection and operational requirements essential for the reliable integration of wind and solar power. A practical follow up session enabled participants to apply these concepts directly, using wind and solar PV yield data and creating an interactive environment in which to test forecasting techniques and model expected generation output.
This activity builds on the 2024 assessment conducted by GET.transform on advancing renewable energy integration in alignment with Mozambique’s Energy Transition Strategy. Strengthening EDM’s forecasting processes emerged as a priority area jointly defined by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), EDM, and GET.transform. With the status-quo analysis completed and insights gathered through earlier consultations with EDM and independent power producers, GET.transform is now supporting the development of a tailored forecasting methodology to enhance system reliability and facilitate the sustainable growth of variable renewable energy in the country.
The training and actions feed into Mozambique’s efforts to scale up solar and wind energy as the country implements Programme 3 of its Energy Transition Strategy. As updates to the Integrated Master Plan progress, the establishment of a comprehensive forecasting process will be vital for ensuring a stable, reliable and regionally connected power system.