ESWATINI GENERAL DEBATE
Abundant energy Eswatini
Governmental initiatives, alongside private sector investments, are focusing on harnessing Eswatini's abundant renewable energy potential, including hydroelectricity, solar power and biomass. [pdf]FAQS about Abundant energy Eswatini
What is the main energy source in Eswatini?
Hydroelectric power currently stands as one of the most prominent energy sources in Eswatini. The EEC operates four hydropower plants, constituting 15% of the country’s electricity production and plans to bolster the existing infrastructure.
Who owns Eswatini electricity?
At present, the state-owned Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) holds a majority share in Eswatini’s energy market. Tasked with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within the country, the EEC operates three hydropower plants and one diesel power plant, with a combined capacity of approximately 70 megawatts (MW).
Is Eswatini a sustainable country?
A nation that has long relied on neighboring South Africa and Mozambique for unsustainable fossil fuel-based electricity imports, renewable energy in Eswatini is quickly diversifying. The transformative journey culminated at the COP26 conference, where Eswatini committed to an ambitious 50% surge in renewable energy production by 2030.
Is Eswatini a potential site for wind power development?
Numerous potential sites for wind power development have been pinpointed, offering wind speeds ranging from 6 to 8 metres per second. Additionally, Eswatini’s substantial biomass resources, particularly sugar cane residues, present opportunities for electricity generation through cogeneration.
Why is hydroelectric power important in Eswatini?
Projects such as these conserve millions of liters of fuel throughout their lifetime and ensure year-round reliable and sustainable electrification for public facilities. Hydroelectric power currently stands as one of the most prominent energy sources in Eswatini.
Will Eswatini achieve its energy goals by 2034?
Through sustained investment in solar, wind, and biomass projects, Eswatini stands poised to emerge as a regional pioneer in renewable energy and fulfil its ambitious energy goals by 2034.
Eswatini solar farm with battery storage
Edwaleni Solar Power Station, is a 100 megawatts power plant under construction in . The solar farm is under development by Frazium Energy, a subsidiary of the Frazer Solar Group, an Australian-German conglomerate. The solar component is complemented by a , expected to be the largest in Africa. The energy off-taker is Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), the national electricity utility company, under a 40-year [pdf]