Engineering Advisory · Sub-Saharan Africa

Integrated Engineering Consulting for Africa's Energy Infrastructure

MICA Energy Consulting is a multidisciplinary engineering company providing technical advisory, feasibility studies, project management support, and engineering design across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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8
Countries Delivered
20+
Projects Completed
65k+
Connections Installed
3
Language Markets
About the Firm
From Electrical Expertise to Fully Integrated Engineering Partner

MICA Energy Consulting has evolved from an electrical-focused enterprise into a fully integrated engineering consulting partner, bringing together expertise in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems.

We are a team of experts with in-depth and varied experiences across the energy sector, with expertise gained from decades of working in industry and consulting roles. Our experts have demonstrated excellence in leading roles at the industry, national, and multinational levels.

We employ expertise knowledge models that deliver solutions and results to create economic value and efficiency in building a robust and well-integrated future state of energy and related industries.

Our specialized energy consultants provide independent and tailor-made advice to meet our client's needs, ensuring maximum profitability and adequate risk management across every stage of their energy assets.

Technical Excellence

Decades of hands-on experience across generation, transmission, distribution, and procurement — from feasibility through commissioning and operation.

Regional Knowledge

Deep understanding of African operating environments, regulatory frameworks, and local stakeholder dynamics across West and Southern Africa.

Multilingual Reach

Supporting clients across all English, French, and Portuguese-speaking markets with culturally aligned advisory and project delivery.

Trusted Advisory

Preferred partner for utilities, energy and mining stakeholders, industrial operators, developers, and investors throughout the continent.

Power generation infrastructure
Power Generation
Electrical substation and transmission
Transmission & Distribution
Renewable energy installation
Renewable Energy
Services
Comprehensive Energy Sector Solutions
We support our clients — developers, owners, investors, and all parties involved — across every stage of their energy assets, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and operation.
01

Technical Advisory

We contribute our expertise and technical knowledge to turn-key projects during construction, commissioning, and operation phases, as well as project transactions and project financing.

  • Site assessments
  • Production, transmission and distribution resource assessments
  • High-level installed capacity evaluation and optimisation
  • Preliminary grid connection review
  • Energy yield assessments
02

Feasibility Studies

Comprehensive feasibility studies combining financial analysis and advanced engineering practices — whether planning an islanded project or connecting to the grid.

  • Generation and connections assessments
  • Concept and detailed electrical designs
  • Cost and schedule estimates
  • Execution plans and tender documentation
  • Risk assessment
03

Project Management Support

Overseeing all aspects of energy production, transmission and distribution projects — from planning to execution and post-completion analysis.

  • Project plans, timelines, and deliverables management
  • Stakeholder and vendor coordination
  • Progress reporting and contingency planning
  • Health, safety, and regulatory compliance
04

Engineering Design

Translating conceptual designs into comprehensive, executable plans — addressing engineering, procurement, and construction needs while ensuring alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational standards.

  • Generation, transmission, and distribution design
  • Substation design, switching and automation
  • Power system modelling
  • Procurement and construction documentation
05

Power Generation

Gas, coal, hydro, and renewable generation technologies — covering the full lifecycle from planning and safety through construction supervision and operational optimisation.

  • Operation & optimisation of power and hydro plants
  • Generation planning & safety
  • Supervision of construction & commissioning
06

Procurement & Supply

Full-spectrum supply chain advisory for energy equipment and materials, from demand analysis through contract management and settlement.

  • Technical demand & supply scenarios
  • Pricing & competition analysis
  • Trading & contracts management
  • Settlements & billing
Project Portfolio
Proven Delivery Across the Continent
A selection of completed projects demonstrating our track record in power generation, transmission, distribution, rural electrification, and industrial infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mozambique
10 Projects
  • 560 km of 33kV MT lines, 300 km LV lines, 3,000 service connections
  • 235 km 33kV network, 2 new 110/33kV substations, 45 MV/LV substations
  • 7,000 domestic customers, 310 km LV network, 6,500 street luminaires
  • 275kV transmission line rehabilitation & OPGW live-line installation
  • Rehabilitation of the Corumana Dam crest (Phase 1)
Zambia
2 Projects
  • Revamping of distribution and power transformers factory
  • Reliability upgrade of transmission & distribution in Lusaka area
  • 9 neighbourhoods electrification — 63,000 connections
Lesotho
2 Projects
  • Electrification of 2,100 domestic customers across 9 villages
  • 40 km of 11kV and 33kV HTA lines, 76 pole-mounted transformers
Ghana
2 Projects
  • Design, supply & installation of control equipment and electric motors for gold mines
  • Tender documentation for generators and emergency lighting in telecom shelters
Tanzania
1 Project
  • Rural electrification pilot including solar and LED public lighting in remote areas with isolated energy sources
South Africa
1 Project
  • Extension of 132kV/11kV substation for local utility
1,100+
km Lines Built
65,000+
Connections
6
Countries
18+
Projects
Leadership & Governance
Experienced Management with Global Standards

MICA Energy Consulting is led by a team of senior professionals with decades of experience in the energy sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing together industry knowledge, technical depth, and a commitment to international best practices.

Our management team has held leading roles at industry, national, and multinational levels — delivering complex energy infrastructure projects for utilities, independent power producers, development finance institutions, and private investors.

The firm operates under a clear governance framework, with transparent reporting structures, defined compliance protocols, and adherence to internationally recognised engineering and business standards.

International Standards Compliance

All projects follow IEC, IEEE, and local regulatory standards, with full documentation and audit trails.

Transparent Operations

Clear governance framework with defined reporting structures, procurement protocols, and stakeholder accountability.

Anti-Corruption Commitment

Zero-tolerance policy on bribery and corruption, with compliance procedures aligned to international anti-corruption frameworks.

Risk Management

Structured risk assessment and mitigation across all engagements, from feasibility through project completion and handover.

Client Due Diligence

Engagement protocols include KYC and counterparty verification, ensuring all project partnerships meet governance requirements.

Jose Manuel Relva Miguel
Founder & Managing Director
MSc Electrical Engineering (Energy & Power Systems) — Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon · FIDIC Specialist

Jose Miguel is a seasoned engineering professional with over 40 years of international experience in energy infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. His career spans senior leadership roles in power generation, transmission and distribution, project management, and multidisciplinary consulting — serving utilities, independent power producers, development finance institutions, and private investors.

He has held Country Manager, General Manager, and CEO positions across multiple markets, leading large-scale projects financed by institutions including the World Bank and the African Development Bank. His expertise covers the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and engineering design through procurement, construction supervision, and commissioning.

A registered member of the Engineering Councils of Portugal and Mozambique, Jose brings deep regional knowledge of operating environments across Southern and West Africa, combined with rigorous adherence to international engineering standards (IEC, IEEE, FIDIC).

40+
Years Experience
8+
Countries Led
MSc
Electrical Engineering
Geographic Presence
Operating Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Operating from strategic hubs in Southern Africa, with operational coordination from Lisbon, Portugal and New Delhi, India, MICA Energy Consulting supports clients across English, French, and Portuguese-speaking markets throughout the continent.

This regional footprint, supported by deep knowledge of African operating environments, positions MICA Energy Consulting as a trusted advisor for utilities, energy and mining stakeholders, industrial operators, developers, and investors.

English French Portuguese
Countries of Operation
South Africa
Mozambique
Tanzania
Ghana
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Malawi
Lesotho
Eswatini
Core Expertise
Decades of Energy Sector Leadership
Industry-leading expertise across the full spectrum of energy engineering — from concept through commissioning and beyond.

Electrical Engineering

Power systems, substations, protection schemes, SCADA, and network automation — the foundation upon which MICA Energy Consulting was built.

Mechanical Engineering

Turbine systems, rotating equipment, balance of plant, cooling systems, and structural-mechanical integration for power generation facilities.

Instrumentation & Control

DCS, PLC, SCADA integration, process control, measurement systems, and plant automation — ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.

Advisory & Strategy

Energy sector policy advisory, regulatory navigation, investment due diligence, and strategic planning for utilities, IPPs, and institutional investors.

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Our team provides tailored engineering advisory for operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Registered Office
MICA Private Holding Corp
Unit #5, Long Stone House
P.O. Box 1200, Main Street Charlestown
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Incorporation No. C 63754
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Operational Hub — Europe
Lisbon, Portugal
Operational Hub — Asia
New Delhi, India
Operational Regions
Southern Africa · West Africa · East Africa
English, French & Portuguese-speaking markets
Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 (GMT / SAST)
Saturday – Sunday: Closed