Angola, Africa

To diversify its energy sector and shift towards more sustainable, renewable energy, Angola launched one of the most ambitious renewable energy intervention programmes in the region, planning seven photovoltaic plants that can deliver energy to over two million people across Angola. Within that national solar programme, two key photovoltaic power plants were envisioned in the municipalities of Cuito (Bié Province) and Bailundo (Huambo Province). Together, these projects contributed important renewable capacity to the national grid, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and supported Angola’s strategic transition towards cleaner energy and its push to provide affordable electrification for everyone. 

Renewable Energy

Dar contributed extensive consultancy services to support the development of these photovoltaic plants, ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the delivered facilities and ensuring that the projects can deliver lasting social, economic, and environmental value.

The Cuito solar power plant consists of:

• A 14.65 MWp MWp solar park
• A 15 kV switching station
• A 5.8-kilometer, 15 kV overhead transmission line connecting the facility to the Cuito 60/15 kVsubstation, guaranteeing the power generation is connected to the Angolan national grid.

The Bailundo solar power plant includes:

• An 8 MWp solar park
• A 15 kV switching station
• A 1.4-kilometer, 15 kV overhead line linking to the Bailundo 60/15 kVsubstation

The two sites introduced new renewable generation directly into the Angolan national grid. Together, the two plants will improve grid resilience, support local communities with more dependable electricity, and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

The Cuito solar power plant was inaugurated on August 18^th, 2025, and Bailundo is already injecting power to the national grid and will be inaugurated early September 2025.