Major solar proposal could diversify economy, reduce costs for Botswana
A proposed five gigawatt (GW) solar power programme to be developed jointly by Botswana and Namibia would become a landmark…
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Botswana: Solar and thermal power plants planned for construction by 2026
Four new solar and thermal power plants are planned for construction by the government of Botswana within the next six…
Botswana: BPC will designate an IPP for its 100 MWp solar PV project in September
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) plans to designate the company responsible for generating 100 MWp of electricity from two solar…
Botswana turns power exporter after decade of imports
Botswana is exporting power for the first time in 10 years, a far cry from the days when Africa’s biggest…
Power cuts and water rationing
Anyone travelling to (or planning to relocate to) Botswana needs to understand and appreciate the situation regarding water and electricity. Water…
Electricity in Botswana
Electricity just like water in Botswana is a huge challenge. I find it ironic that it took us until the…