On August 19, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the plateau of Tete Province in southeastern Mozambique, Africa. The construction team of Sany Microgrid lined up neatly, and the excavator slowly started, marking the official start of Sany Microgrid's first new energy project in Mozambique - SPGS Mining Microgrid Project. From signing the PPA agreement in June to officially starting construction in August, it only took 60 days. From agreement signing to equipment shipment, from team assembly to on-site construction, Sany Microgrid has taken concrete actions to accelerate China's new energy infrastructure on the African continent.

10MW photovoltaic with 24MWh energy storage

The project aims to create an integrated microgrid system that combines photovoltaics, energy storage, and diesel backup. The total capacity of the DC side in the photovoltaic area is 10MWp, and the energy storage area is equipped with 8 sets of energy storage systems with a total capacity of 24MWh. The diesel generator system serves as a reliable backup power source to ensure the stable operation of the power grid during special periods. The project aims to create a comprehensive overseas green mining model that integrates advanced technology applications, efficient operational management, and sustainable development concepts. It is expected to be completed and put into operation on December 30, 2026.

60 Day Three Speed

Since signing the PPA agreement with local partners in June 2026, Sany Microgrid has rapidly established a cross departmental and international project team. The first batch of core equipment was shipped from multiple domestic supply bases in July, and the first batch of 10 professional construction personnel arrived at the project site smoothly in August. The material procurement mainly adopts domestic centralized procurement, with sporadic urgent local procurement and overseas project material allocation as supplementary flexible models. The period from agreement signing to commencement is only 60 days. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, photovoltaic, energy storage

Mining microgrid essential demand track

Mozambique and surrounding countries have a significant electricity gap, with abundant solar energy resources and mineral reserves in Tete Province. However, the long-term shortage of electricity has hindered mining development. The integrated microgrid solution of light storage and diesel has strong replicability in southern Africa, and there is a real demand for green electricity to replace diesel in a large number of remote mines in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Congo (Kinshasa) and other countries. After the completion of the project, it will effectively increase the proportion of clean energy in the local area, further consolidate the competitiveness of Sany Microgrid in the international market, and add fresh practical cases for the joint construction of green energy in China and Africa.Editor/Gao Xue