In April and May 2025, the Programme Implementation Consultant (Multiconsult Norge AS) together with EDM held consultations in the five local communities that will be affected by the implementation of Solar PV projects with storage facilities (Mecubiri, Meconta, Caia, Limpompo and Guija). All five districts’ communities welcomed the visitors with enthusiasm and expressed strong support to the projects.
The consultations were held as part of the process to acquire the provisional DUAT (right to use and profit from the land, Direito de Uso e Aproveitamento da Terra). According to the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique and as reflected in the Land Law (Law no. 19/97 of 1 October), land is owned by the State, but the rights to use and occupy land can be granted to users in form of a DUAT. The DUAT does not grant full ownership, but it’s a secure, renewable, and long-term user right that covers a period of up to 50 years. This may be considered a form of lease. DUATs provide security to investors for commercial developments.
After obtaining the provisional DUATs, prequalified firms will be invited to submit bids. The tender is implemented by ARENE, the Energy Regulatory Agency, supported by the Programme Implementation Consultant (Multiconsult Norge AS).
