Angola's solar energy program has reached a milestone with the completion of seven photovoltaic plants that collectively underscore the country's pivot toward renewable power and away from diesel-based generation. Officials marked the achievement in early September with the inauguration of the. Angola has set a target of 60% access to electricity by 2025 under the strategic plan 'Visao 2025,' of which solar is poised to play a central role. Supporting electrification as well as diversification, solar projects are being rolled out by the government alongside international partners and. The solar plants form part of Angola's strategy to shift toward green energy and reduce reliance on diesel generators and thermal energy Image: The Bailundo Photovoltaic Park in Huambo province was inaugurated in early September. The Quilemba Solar plant is being developed by a joint venture comprising TotalEnergies (51%), Sonangol. The Biopio Solar Power Station is an operational 189 MW (253,000 hp) solar power plant in Angola. The power station, which reached commercial commissioning on 20 October 2022, was developed by a consortium comprising (a) M.