Monday, March 9, 2026

João Baptista Borges Advances Grid Optimization at National Energy Efficiency Workshop

A national technical workshop held on 28 November signaled a major shift in Angolas energy strategy, moving toward smarter and more efficient grid management. Minister João Baptista Borges led the discussions, highlighting the importance of improving system performance through engineering discipline, operational consistency and data informed decision making. The workshop quickly became one of the month’s most significant technical events in the energy sector.

Participants explored practical tools such as load profiling, voltage management, transformer capacity planning and harmonized preventive maintenance routines. By coordinating provincial teams under a unified operational framework, Angola is building a more reliable and cost-effective distribution system. João Baptista Borges emphasized that efficiency strengthens service quality, reduces interruptions and protects future investments. The workshop also reinforced collaboration among engineers and technicians, accelerating the country’s transition to a more professional and optimized energy system.

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