Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section)

PIDA Code: E.02.06.02

Project Overview

Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section) is an electricity-transmission project serving Mozambique and Zambia. It seeks to strengthen grid reliability and regional power trade through high-voltage lines, substations and cross-border interconnection facilities. The Mozambique–Zambia interconnector's Zambian section remained in procurement/preparation during 2025.

Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Station at Songo in Mozambique with the power system of Zambia at Serenje.</p>

Objectives

<p>The objective of the project is to enable the evacuation of power from Cahora Bassa Hydro Power Station in Mozambique through Zambia to the Southern African electricity market.</p>

Stakeholders

Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) 13
Southern African Development Community (SADC) 9
Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) 17
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development (MHID) 11
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) 11
Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO) 6
Zambia - Ministry of Energy (MOE) 11

Project Information

Sector: Energy
Sub-Sector: Power Interconnector
Status: Active
Stage: N/A

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