Botswana needs energy storage

Does Botswana need a capacity building program?

In order to facilitate an effective development of the energy sector, the government of Botswana is obligated to build the necessary levels of human resource capacity across the board. Various actor groups have varying capacity needs hence capacity building programs should be tailored according to these various needs.

Can Botswana transform the energy system?

Botswana possesses great potential to transform the energy system due to a multiplicity of factors including the abundance of solar energy resources and willingness of the current regime to attain a sustainable and low carbon economic development.

What is the main source of electricity in Botswana?

Coal is the main source of electricity generation in the country, followed by diesel. However, Botswana has ample renewable energy potential to augment generation from coal. Currently, solar energy contributes insignificantly to electricity generation despite the abundance of the resource.

What is the energy policy in Botswana?

This Policy is calling for an increase in private sector development and the IEP will suggest various available options for financing of infrastructure projects and programs in the energy sector of Botswana. The Policy seeks to provide a conducive legal, fiscal and regulatory environment to attract investment into the energy sector.

Can Botswana generate electricity from coal?

However, Botswana has ample renewable energy potential to augment generation from coal. Currently, solar energy contributes insignificantly to electricity generation despite the abundance of the resource. There is also wind and coal bed methane potential which have not been fully explored.

How much electricity does Botswana need?

Botswana’s current total electricity demands stands at about 4505 GWh. This demand comprises demand from all economic sectors including mining, industry, service sector and households. The demand is expected to grow up to 8637 GWh by the year 2040, a growth that is proportional to the growth of the economy (average GDP growth of 3.6%).