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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.

What is Botswana's Integrated Resource Plan?

Botswana's Integrated Resource Plan seeks to secure 200 MW from renewable energy sources by 2030. The country has also set a target of integrating 50% renewable energy into the national energy mix by 2036. According to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Botswana had 6 MW of deployed solar at the end of 2023.

Will a 100 MW solar plant be built in Botswana?

State-owned Botswana Power Corp. has signed a power purchase agreement with a consortium of Chinese enterprises and other companies to construct a 100 MW solar plant in southern Botswana. The project is expected to start generation by the end of 2025.

How long will Botswana Power Plant last?

The deal involves an engineering, procurement and construction contract, with operation and maintenance of the power plant for 25 years. The facility is expected to start generation by the end of 2025. Botswana ’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, said the project is a key milestone in the country's energy transition.

When will Botswana start generating electricity?

The facility is expected to start generation by the end of 2025. Botswana ’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, said the project is a key milestone in the country's energy transition. “Our journey toward energy security and transition has begun in earnest and is unstoppable.

How many villages in Botswana have been electrified?

This project marks another significant milestone in our national development commitments,” Masisi said, adding that to date, 460 out of 565 villages in Botswana have been electrified, equating to 81% of rural electrification. Botswana's Integrated Resource Plan seeks to secure 200 MW from renewable energy sources by 2030.