About SLIM

Mozambique is a least developed country with very low electricity access and expensive electricity among its population. On the electrified areas, large share of electricity is consumed in lighting. There is large potential of energy and cost savings by applying energy efficient techniques in lighting. Energy efficiency not only contributes to energy affordability and improvement in access but also to addressing climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. 

The main objective of the project is to improve the accessibility and quality of higher education in the field of energy efficient, smart and sustainable lighting systems at universities in Mozambique in order to promote sustainable energy consumption and minimise the environmental impacts related to increased energy use. The project aims to enhance the relevance of higher education for labour market and society by providing education and training to develop skills needed for green jobs and low carbon economy.

Improvement in access and quality of education in sustainable lighting will be done through the introduction of new courses, new teaching methods and tools, laboratory facilities, training of teachers, etc. Project will also establish cooperation among academic institutions, industry, and society for sustainable results.