Camping power station factory in Angola

Generation Capacity With a current installed capacity of approximately 5,01 GW, three power stations primarily power Angola; Laúca (1000 MW), Capanda (520 MW) and Cambambe (960 MW), as hydroelectric plants generate nearly two-thirds of Angola's electricity. Meanwhile, the Luanda OCGT power plant is the only operating gas turbine in the country.

The main focus of Angola's power generation programme is on expanding its hydroelectric potential, which is already the country's main source of power. The most recent hydro project is the massive 2.07-GW Laúca hydroelectric power station, which reached its full capacity in September 2023.

Meanwhile, the Luanda OCGT power plant is the only operating gas turbine in the country. To meet rising demand, Angola will install 9,900 MW of capacity, with a focus on natural gas and hydropower.

Beyond the large expansion of Angola's hydropower facilities, the country is also taking advantage of its potential for renewables. The Ministry of Energy and Water's recent mapping studies reveal that the country could harness 16.3 GW of solar power and 3.9 GW of wind power.

The Ministry of Energy and Water's recent mapping studies reveal that the country could harness 16.3 GW of solar power and 3.9 GW of wind power. Angola has the potential to become sub-Saharan Africa's largest producer of solar energy.

Targeted electrification rate by 2027: 50% Planned proportion of green energy in Angola's energy mix by 2025: 77% Angola is working hard to increase its power generation capacity by boosting hydro and solar energy, as well as linking and expanding its electric grids.