Renewable Energy for Rural Development – Phase 2 (RERD2) FUNAE-Investissement en Energie Rurale en vue du dévelopment economique et social au Mozambique rural This program will, in line with a RERD (Renewable Energy for Rural Development) programme already implemented by the Belgian Technical Cooperation and funded by both Belgium and the Netherlands, focus on provision of energy services from renewable sources (mainly hydro and solar) in rural areas.

In addition to investing in new generating capacity and connections, particular attention will be given to operation and maintenance of the installations and to the financial sustainability of existing and new systems. For this, appropriate payment mechanisms for energy consumed will be introduced.

The Government of Mozambique, in its strategic plan, put emphasis on the role of the private sector in the realization of universal access to sustainable energy. Therefore, this project seeks also to invest in appropriate measures to ensure a more conducive environment for private sector operators to play their part in the provision of electricity through renewable sources. In line with the existing RERD project promoting rural development by providing access to energy, the RERD II (Renewable Energy for Rural Development - phase 2) project in Mozambique continues to focus on provision of energy services from renewable sources (mainly hydro and solar energy) in rural areas.     In addition to investing in new generating capacity and connections, particular attention will be given to operation and maintenance of the installations and to the financial sustainability of existing and new systems. Rural Economic and Social Development is promoted by increased sustainable access to energy. Access to energy in rural areas is increased by investments in renewable energy systems and support to mechanisms ensuring sustainability (such as payment for energy services and systematic maintenance). The target group of the project will be the population of the rural areas where the electrification projects will be undertaken