MCA Delivers Last of Seven Parks in 370MW Solar Project in Angola

Designed and built by the MCA Group, it was conceived with the aim of generating a positive environmental, social and economic impact in Angola, marking the future of sustainable energy in the country. This infrastructure is the last of the seven photovoltaic plants that make up the project. Manuel Couto Alves, Chairman of the MCA Group, believes that "the completion of all the photovoltaic parks in the 370MW Solar Project in Angola is an achievement that makes us very proud as a company. This project represents not only a technical challenge overcome with excellence, but also a significant transformation in the quality of life of the communities involved. At MCA, quality is the keyword in our daily work. We are demanding of our people, services, and technological solutions, always with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable world." This project, developed by an international consortium led by the Portuguese MCA Group and the American Sun Africa, is spread across several Angolan provinces, for an installed capacity of 370 MWp. Currently, these seven photovoltaic power plants provide sustainable energy to around 2.4 million people, contributing to an annual reduction of approximately one million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and eliminating the consumption of around 1.4 million liters of diesel in generators and thermal production, which are highly polluting. The municipality of Bailundo, with a population of around 373,000 inhabitants, faces significant challenges in terms of energy supply, marked by irregularities and frequent blackouts. The commissioning of the new photovoltaic park represents an important reinforcement of the region's electricity production and distribution capacity, democratiszing access and promoting efficiency and stability. MCA-branded projects are guided by values of sustainability and social responsibility, with a view to contributing to a more equitable society. The company has been developing projects aimed at ensuring access to basic infrastructure, namely water supply and energy production facilities, and other essential infrastructure, such as roads. All this is complemented by a social responsibility programme designed to provide access to basic needs and education, in partnership with local institutions.