Botswana energy storage hydropower station

Where does Botswana get its power?

In 2023, BPC agreed to procure up to 600 MW of power generation from a yet-to-be-built coal-fired power station. Additionally, Botswana imports the bulk of its power from South African utility Eskom, and the rest from Nampower (Namibia), Zesco (Zambia), and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), to make up for any production shortfalls.

What is Ngodwana biomass power station?

Ngodwana Biomass Power Station, also Sappi Ngodwana Biomass Power Station, is a 25 MW (34,000 hp) biomass -fired thermal power plant under development in South Africa. Ngodwana Energy Limited, a South African independent power producer was awarded the concession to design, finance, construct, operate and maintain the power station.

How much electricity does Botswana need?

The average electricity demand for Botswana is at 850megawatts (MW), against ageneration capacity of 893MW. Demand of electricity is projected to grow to over 1200MW by2030. Additional energy is imported from South Africa. Botswana generates 48%of its power and imports 52%from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)7.

Where can I find information about energy access in Botswana?

Find relevant information for Botswana on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the TrackingSDG7 Botswana Page. The page covers Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency.

Why does Botswana need a secure electricity supply?

There is need to improve the security of power supply to support higher productivity.The country’s national electricity access rate increased from 62.6% in 2017 to 81.5% in 2020, in line with Vision 2036 that targets universal access by 2030. The average electricity demand for Botswana is at 850megawatts (MW), against ageneration capacity of 893MW.

How is Botswana strengthening its exporting capacity?

To strengthen Botswana’s exporting capacity, the GoB is investing in national and regional grid infrastructure, as well as refurbishment of general transmission infrastructure. Botswana Power Corporation (BPC)’s rural electrification program is still ongoing, and this covers new connections and expansion in some villages.