What is Botswana's energy policy?

A prominent objective of the Policy is to achieve a substantive penetration of new and renewable energy sources in the country’s energy mix; the goal is to attain adequate economic energy self-suficiency and security, as well as positioning Botswana to fulfil its vision in becoming a regional net exporter, especially in the electricity sector.

How much energy will Botswana have by 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.

What is Botswana doing in the energy sector?

Botswana has existing strategic partnerships and commitments in the energy sector at regional and international levels. She is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Interstate Oil Committee (IOC) under the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).

What is Botswana's energy potential?

For Botswana, the following technical potentials were identified: Wind (high capacity factor) – 1 152 MW. The least-cost analysis estimated a potential of 199 MW from renewable energy, 139 MW of which in utility-scale projects and 60 MW of-grid. The firm reserve margin would reach 23% in 2030, with zero net imports.

What is Botswana's primary energy supply?

Botswana’s total primary energy supply (TPES) is fossil-based and largely reliant on oil products and coal, complemented by biomass and waste energy. A large proportion of TFEC comes from biomass energy in the form of traditional wood fuel (27.8%).

How much electricity does Botswana use?

Industry consumed 25.1 per cent of all electricity consumed in 2015. Botswana’s energy capacity is thermal, produced mostly in coal-fired plants with a few small diesel generators in rural areas. The 132 MW Morupule coal-fired station generates most of the domestic electricity supply.