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.

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.

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.

Does Botswana need a regulatory framework?

Progress is required in strengthening the regulatory framework; the National Energy Policy (Government of Botswana, 2020b) launched in December 2020 take into account new developments in the energy space. In December 2020, the Department of Energy launched an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity.

What does the National Development Plan mean for Botswana?

The Botswana 2017–2023 National Development Plan (Government of Botswana, 2017) aims to reduce the country’s reliance on energy imports, including by increasing energy saving in all sectors. The Plan foresees the increasing participation of IPPs in the energy mix and the increased use of indigenous sources of energy (including fossil resources).

What are the key objectives of the government of Botswana?

Key objectives for the government of Botswana include improvements in energy sector regulation; capacity building; and the development of efective implementation frameworks for energy projects and programmes such as the IRP, of-grid solar solutions and the on-going National Electrification Programme.