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.

Why does Botswana need solar power?

Botswana is seeking a reliable and cost-effective electricity source, as hydropower is no longer viable due to droughts [Why does Botswana need solar power?]. To encourage the adoption of PV systems, Botswana imposes 20% import duties on solar lights and lanterns (and 5% on solar batteries), and offers net-metering for rooftop installations.

Why should you choose solar World Botswana?

We offer top-notch solar solutions that are designed to perform reliably in all weather conditions, ensuring uninterrupted performance. Solar World Botswana is your ultimate destination for comprehensive solar energy solutions. Our mission at Solar World is to deliver dependable solar PV power plants that cater to all your energy requirements.

How much solar energy does Botswana produce a year?

An estimated 1300 million GWh of solar energy falls on the entire Botswana annually, with an average daily irradiation on a horizontal surface of 21 MJm−2 [ 32 ]. The number of sunny days range from 280 to 330 annually [ 33 ], and on average, 3300 sunshine hours are recorded each year [ 34 ].

Does Solar World Botswana have a water system?

Solar World Botswana successfully revitalized and rejuvenated the water system at a resort farm located in Ranaka.

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.