Energy in Botswana

Energy in Botswana is a growing industry with tremendous potential. However almost all Botswana's electricity is generated from coal.[1] No petroleum reserves have been identified and all petroleum products are imported refined, mostly from South Africa. There is extensive woody biomass from 3 to 10t / hectare.

Recently, the country has taken a large interest in renewable energy sources and has completed a comprehensive strategy that may attract investors in the wind, solar and biomass renewable energy industries.[2] Botswana's power stations include Morupule Power Stations B (600 MW), and A (132 MW),[3] Orapa Power Station (90 MW) and Phakalane Power Station (1.3 MW).

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) undertook an evaluation of the national energy sector in 2021 and found that Botswana could meet 15% of its energy needs in 2030 from its indigenous solar, wind, and bioenergy resources.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Creating markets in Botswana" (PDF). p. 12. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/botswana-energy#:~:text=Botswana's%20Integrated%20Resource%20Plan%20(IRP,from%20its%20current%20negligible%20contribution.
  3. ^ "Tracker Map – Global Energy Monitor". Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  4. ^ Dabla, Nopenyo; Zeyi, Benson; Wanjiru, Elizabeth Njoki; Fichaux, Nicolas; Mabowe, Boiki (August 2021). Renewables readiness assessment: Botswana (PDF). Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ISBN 978-92-9260-352-6. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  5. ^ IRENA (August 2021). "Renewables readiness assessment: Botswana". International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Retrieved 2021-08-26. Landing page for report.

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