Energy storage configuration of botswana wind power project

Does Botswana have an Integrated Resource Plan?

Botswana has also issued an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity generation over the next 20 years, covering renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic, wind, concentrated solar thermal, and batteries for energy storage.

What is the Wind Atlas of Botswana?

The renewable energy resource assessment study (MMEWR, 2016a) produced the Wind Atlas of Botswana, calculated from mesoscale atmospheric model outcomes and downscaling models. These simulations do not provide bankable information but are relevant for high-level energy planning.

Does Botswana have limited wind potential?

Since the release of this study, the World Bank Group (ESMAP) and IRENA have published more recent solar atlases covering Botswana. These atlases have been created using similar algorithms as the 2016 resource assessment study. According to these studies, it appears some areas may present limited wind potential.

Where is a 20 kW solar plant located in Botswana?

The University of Botswana installed a 20 kW experimental solar plant in Mokolodi village (Gaborone) with net metering and resell of excess power to the BPC grid.

What is capacity building in Botswana?

Capacity building should include capabilities in power system modelling, simulation studies, reserve sizing, flexibility analysis, economic dispatch and VRE forecasting, etc., so that Botswana can identify and address future challenges to the system.

How does Botswana generate electricity?

Botswana relies heavily on fossil fuels for its electricity generation, depending on two major coal-fired power plants (Morupule A and B) and a number of diesel plants. Until recently, Botswana relied on electricity imports to meet up to 94% of its demand.