Can Botswana transform the energy system?

Botswana possesses great potential to transform the energy system due to a multiplicity of factors including the abundance of solar energy resources and willingness of the current regime to attain a sustainable and low carbon economic development.

Does Botswana have an Integrated Resource Plan?

Botswana has also issued an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity generation over the next 20 years, covering renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic, wind, concentrated solar thermal, and batteries for energy storage.

Why is energy important in Botswana?

Energy is recognised globally as essential to the economic development of any country and is considered a key driver for economic growth in the most important sectors of the economy. n.d). The current account balance of Botswana for 2019 shows a service sector at deficit of – 0.7% of the national GDP.

Can waste-to-energy be developed in Botswana?

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, a feasibility study is ongoing regarding the development of waste-to-energy in Botswana. Current findings indicate gaps related to the absence of Integrated Waste Management Plans and challenges related to revenues and costs.

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.

Who regulates the electricity sector in Botswana?

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security (MMGE) leads the electricity sector through the Department of Energy, while the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is tasked with regulating the sector by guaranteeing a competitive environment.