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What is integrated energy planning in Botswana?

Integrated Energy Planning and developing an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) are an integral part of the energy planning process in Botswana as guided by its 11th National Development Plans (NDP 11) and other sector policies and ambitions. In the energy sector, the NDP 11 focuses on increasing self-reliance on the country’s energy resources.

How many coal-fired power plants are there in Botswana?

Besides the two coal-fired power plants, currently there are two other significant diesel-fuelled power plants in operation. The first is Orapa with a capacity of 90 MW. The second is Matshelagabedi, a diesel power plant with an installed capacity of 72.54 MW. In line with Botswana’s NDP 11 two new renewable energy projects were identified.

Will Botswana be able to generate enough solar power?

In November 2018, BPC issued a Request for proposals relating to the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of 12 solar PV power projects. In a few years Botswana could be generating enough power internally to supply all of its domestic needs General electrification is the main objective of the Government.

Is Botswana generating enough power?

In a few years Botswana could be generating enough power internally to supply all of its domestic needs General electrification is the main objective of the Government. The feed-in tariffs (FITs) are yet to be developed by the government. The National Development Plan (NDP) 11 places an emphasis on self-sufficiency.

Does Botswana have a good electricity supply?

According to Statistics Botswana, local electricity generation and distribution has showed a slight improvement, increasing by 10.2 percent from 807,943 MWh during the fourth quarter of 2022 to 890,655 MWh during the first quarter of 2023. The increase was attributable to the performance improvement of Morupule A and B power stations.

How can Botswana improve its energy supply?

This includes increasing the supply and reliability of Botswana’s energy supply, reducing the cost of domestic electricity, reducing and ideally removing the need for Botswana to import external energy and creating a revenue stream through the export of cleaner electricity and sale of gas. ..