Botswana solar thermal energy storage base

How many solar power plants are being built in Botswana?

4 new solar and thermal power plants are planned for construction by the government of Botswana within the next six years. The new facilities will bring into the Southern Africa country energy mix a combined capacity of approximately 610 MW.

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.

Why is Botswana implementing a rooftop solar programme?

The Government of Botswana is implementing its Rooftop Solar Programme to create an environment in which end-users can generate their own electricity and sell any excess to BPC. The Programme is a suitable alternative mechanism to increase the uptake of solar energy and facilitate private sector participation.

What is the energy balance in Botswana?

Figures 6 and 7 present the energy balance in Botswana for 2018, describing the flows from production and imports (Figure 6) to total final energy consumption (Figure 7). Botswana’s total primary energy supply (TPES) primarily comprises oil products (34.7%), coal (47.7%) as well as (traditional) biofuels and waste (19.1%), (Figure 6).

Will Botswana implement a 540 MW energy project in 2040?

In line with the IRP model results, the Government of Botswana has approved and intends to implement energy projects with a total installed capacity of 1 540 MW by the year 2040 to meet the growing energy demand at least cost whilst also reducing the country’s carbon footprint. These will be implemented as follows:

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.