Electricidade de Moçambique

What Electricidade de Moçambique does

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), founded in 1977, is Mozambique's state-owned national electricity utility (Empresa Pública) operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy (MIREME). The company is a vertically integrated provider covering electricity generation, high-voltage transmission, medium-voltage distribution, and commercialization across Mozambique, with 3,871 employees and 2.27 million customers as of 2022. It manages 6,355 km of transmission network, 22,992 km of MV/MV distribution lines, 81 fixed substations, 11 mobile substations, 7 own generation plants, and 6 grid command centers running SCADA-based supervision. Its generation mix draws on hydropower from Cahora Bassa (4,532 GWh via HCB), independent power producers (2,497 GWh), and own gas (617 GWh) and hydro (419 GWh) assets, with the floating solar project on Cahora Bassa Lake adding new renewable capacity.

The business model rests on regulated electricity tariffs across prepaid (Credelec tokens, sold via agencies, internet banking, and mobile money platforms M-Pesa, E-Mola, M-Kesh, Recarga Aki, SIMO Rede) and postpaid billing channels. Revenue is generated primarily from residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers within Mozambique, with secondary income from regional electricity exports through the Southern African Power Pool (notably to Zambia's ZESCO and Zimbabwe's ZESA). The ProEnergia and ASCENT programs, funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, Norway, Sweden, and France (AFD), subsidize new connections under results-based financing, while a major new 1,500 MW hydropower project (Mphanda Nkuwa) is being developed with EDF, TotalEnergies, and HCB for operations by 2031.

EDM also plays a broader national-development role through training centers in Maputo and Chimoio (ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certified, training ~2,000 technicians annually), a scholarship program for girls, CSR initiatives, and a 30 million Norwegian Kroner Disaster Resilience and Response Fund targeting climate adaptation of the grid. Despite national-access progress from 36.8% in 2020 to 61.4% in 2025, EDM recorded losses exceeding 5 billion MZN in 2024 from electricity theft and infrastructure vandalism — the dominant operational and financial risk to the business.

Name

Electricidade de Moçambique

Legal name

Electricidade de Moçambique, E.P.

Website

https://edm.co.mz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) is Mozambique's state-owned vertically integrated national electricity utility, generating, transmitting, distributing, and selling electricity to 2.27 million residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across Mozambique and exporting via the SAPP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Investor-Owned Electric Distribution Utilities (IOUs) (EUADABAA)

Keywords

• National electricity utility
• Electricity transmission distribution
• Prepaid metering services
• Power generation services
• Rural electrification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Maputo

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Sales (Prepaid and Postpaid): EDM generates the majority of its revenue from electricity sales to residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across Mozambique. Revenue is collected through prepaid Credelec tokens (pay-as-you-go) and postpaid billing. Sales totaled 2.27M (MMZN) in 2022 across the reported metric period.
2. Grid Connection and New Connection Fees: EDM charges fees for new electricity grid connections under the ProEnergia program, which is funded by international development partners (AfDB, World Bank, Norway) but involves cost-sharing with consumers.
3. Energy Export (Southern African Power Pool): EDM exports electricity to neighboring countries through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), including supply agreements with ZESCO (Zambia) and Zimbabwe. Export volumes are reported in the EDM em Números performance dashboard.
4. Power Purchase Agreements (Hydropower): Through the Mphanda Nkuwa project consortium (EDM, EDF, TotalEnergies, HCB), EDM participates in purchasing power from new hydropower generation capacity, which it will distribute domestically and export regionally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) is Mozambique's vertically integrated state-owned national electricity utility that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity across the country. The company offers prepaid electricity tokens (Credelec) and postpaid monthly billing to residential, commercial, industrial, mining, and government customers; new grid connections under the ProEnergia program; and cross-border electricity exports to neighboring SAPP member utilities. EDM operates the national grid (6,355 km of transmission, 22,992 km of distribution, 81 fixed substations) and seven own generation plants alongside bilateral power purchase agreements.

Product overview

Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) is a vertically integrated national electricity utility offering a comprehensive suite of energy services. The company operates as a single unified enterprise providing electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization across Mozambique. Core products include Credelec (prepaid electricity tokens), the Customer Portal (online account management), and e-EDM mobile application for 24/7 service access. The utility manages 6,355 km of transmission network, 22,992 km of distribution lines, and 7 own power plants, while also coordinating with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for renewable energy integration. EDM's service portfolio spans commercial services, power generation, transmission, renewable energy projects, distribution, and rural electrification programs including the ProEnergia initiative for universal access by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Credelec (Prepaid Electricity Tokens) Prepaid electricity token system enabling residential and small commercial customers in Mozambique to purchase electricity credits through EDM agencies, internet banking, and mobile money platforms (M-Pesa, E-Mola, M-Kesh, Recarga Aki, SIMO Rede). Designed for customers who prefer pay-as-you-go electricity without a postpaid account.
• Portal do Cliente (Customer Portal) Online self-service portal that allows EDM electricity customers to manage their accounts, view bills, report outages, request new connections, and access other utility services without visiting a physical branch.
• e-EDM Mobile Application Mobile application (available via app.edm.co.mz) enabling EDM customers to purchase Credelec credits, access installation data, contact customer service, and report outages via the 24/7 Piquete service.
• Piquete 24h (24-Hour Emergency Service) 24-hour customer emergency service enabling electricity customers to report power outages, electrical hazards, and infrastructure damage. Accessible via the dedicated telephone line 1455 and through the e-EDM mobile application.
• Commercial Services (New Connections and Billing) Commercial electricity services including new grid connections, contract management, and postpaid monthly billing for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Mozambique.
• ProEnergia Electrification Program Government-backed on-grid and off-grid rural electrification program implemented by EDM to achieve universal electricity access in Mozambique by 2030, funded by development partners (World Bank, AfDB, Norway, Sweden) and combining grid expansion with subsidized new household connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61.4% of Mozambique's population had electricity access in 2025, up from 36.8% in 2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Millennium bim (Bank)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2026EDM and Millennium bim signed a strategic partnership to strengthen financial inclusion, enabling customers to access energy payment services through the bank's digital and physical channels.
• CNCD (Companhia Nacional de Canto e Dança)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2026EDM and CNCD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote, preserve, and enhance Mozambican culture through joint artistic, cultural, and social initiatives. The partnership includes support for cultural events such as Ngoma Moçambique, 'Ler com Energia', 'Eu Amo Ler', and 'Mais Energia Cultural'.
• UP Maputo (Universidade Pedagógica de Maputo)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026EDM and UP Maputo signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish strategic cooperation in education, research, innovation, and technology development in the energy sector. The partnership aims to launch a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2027 in partnership with the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil.
• OAM (Ordem dos Advogados de Moçambique)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026EDM and the Order of Lawyers of Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen legal compliance, legal awareness, and the fight against crimes in the electricity sector. The partnership focuses on prevention, legal education, and public awareness regarding electricity theft and infrastructure vandalism.
• EDF (Électricité de France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026EDF is a member of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project consortium alongside TotalEnergies, EDM, and HCB. The project is a 1,500 MW run-of-river hydropower facility with an estimated investment of $4.5 billion (or $6–7 billion per some sources). AfDB is acting as strategic adviser. The project includes a 1,350–1,400 km high-voltage transmission line from Tete to Maputo, scheduled for operations in 2031.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026TotalEnergies is a member of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project consortium alongside EDF, EDM, and HCB. The project involves the development of a 1,500 MW run-of-river hydropower facility to provide universal energy access and competitive power to industries in Mozambique, serving as a baseload exporter to the Southern African Power Pool.
• HCB (Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026HCB is a member of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project consortium alongside EDF, TotalEnergies, and EDM. HCB operates the existing Cahora Bassa Dam, which will serve as the host location for the 100 MW floating solar project (potentially expandable to 200 MW) funded by a $150 million AfDB loan.
• GMKN (Gabinete de Implementação do Projecto Hidroeléctrico de Mphanda Nkuwa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025EDM and GMKN signed a cooperation protocol for the on-grid electrification of communities covered by the Mphanda Nkuwa project, benefiting approximately 1,217 families in Marara, Chiúte, and Cahora Bassa districts in Tete Province. EDM will support implementation of electrification projects using standardized ProEnergia models.
• Elecnor (Spain)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 April 2025Elecnor, a Spanish contractor, worked with EDM and consultant DAR on the Chimuara-Alto Molócuè transmission line project and donated a modular library to Chimuara Secondary School as part of the project's social responsibility program.
• DAR (Consultant on Chimuara-Alto Molócuè Transmission Line)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 April 2025DAR, as consultant on the Chimuara-Alto Molócuè transmission line project, co-donated a modular library to Chimuara Secondary School alongside EDM and Elecnor as part of the project's social responsibility activities.
• MIREME (Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDM operates under the supervision of MIREME, the Ministry responsible for energy policy in Mozambique. EDM participates in government electrification programs (ProEnergia, ASCENT) coordinated through MIREME and aligned with national energy strategy.
• FUNAE (Fundo de Energia — Energy Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNAE is Mozambique's off-grid energy fund, responsible for off-grid electrification programs that complement EDM's on-grid expansion under ProEnergia. Both organizations work together to achieve universal energy access by 2030.
• SAPP (Southern African Power Pool)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDM is a member of the Southern African Power Pool, enabling cross-border electricity trade with neighboring countries including Zambia (ZESCO) and Zimbabwe (ZESA). EDM was recognized as the largest exporter to Zimbabwe.
• SONELGAZ (Algeria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDM and SONELGAZ (Algeria's national electricity company) are strengthening cooperation for the development of Mozambique's national energy sector, including exploring support for universal energy access goals.
• RNT (Rede Nacional de Transporte de Electricidade de Angola)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDM and Angola's National Electricity Transmission Network (RNT) renewed synergies for greater energy security in the Southern African region, reflecting cross-border cooperation on grid interconnection.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC): Kenya's state-owned vertically integrated electricity distribution utility. KPLC faces similar African utility challenges including access expansion, prepaid metering, theft losses, and donor-funded rural electrification.
• Société Nationale de l'Électricité et du Gaz (SONELGAZ): Algeria's state-owned vertically integrated electricity and gas utility. SONELGAZ is a peer on state-utility scale, generation mix (gas/hydro/solar), and African electrification mandate, with documented cooperation partnership with EDM.
• ZESCO Limited: Zambia's state-owned national electricity utility. ZESCO is a counterpart for EDM's SAPP exports (50→90 MW in April 2024) and shares the role of hydropower-rich national utility serving industrial and residential customers.
• Botswana Power Corporation (BPC): Botswana's state-owned national electricity utility and SAPP member. BPC shares the vertically integrated utility model and SADC regional trade dynamics that EDM operates in.
• Empresa Nacional de Distribuição de Electricidade (ENDE, Angola): Angola's national electricity distribution company, with which EDM renewed cooperation synergies for SADC energy security. ENDE operates a comparable mandate of grid expansion, tariff management, and rural electrification.
• Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: South Africa's state-owned vertically integrated electricity utility. Eskom is the largest power utility in sub-Saharan Africa and a fellow SAPP member, making it the closest direct peer in business model, scale, and mandate.
• Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB): Mozambique's Cahora Bassa Dam operator and EDM's principal generation supplier. HCB and EDM are joint consortium partners in the Mphanda Nkuwa project and collaborate on the Cahora Bassa floating solar expansion.
• NamPower: Namibia's state-owned national power utility and SAPP member. NamPower operates a comparable mix of generation, transmission, and distribution, and connects to the southern African grid alongside EDM.
• Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA Holdings): Zimbabwe's national electricity utility, which is EDM's largest cross-border customer via SAPP. Both are state-owned, vertically integrated utilities serving SADC markets with similar generation-transmission-distribution structures.

Regional players

• Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC): Eswatini's state-owned national electricity utility and SAPP member. EEC is a smaller-scale regional peer interacting with EDM via cross-border supply and SADC frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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