Botswana has taken another step toward fulfilling a historic power purchase agreement between the state and an independent power producer for the running of two solar power plants. Sturdee Energy announced that it has achieved a Commercial Operation Date (COD) on October 12, 2023, as stipulated in the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the Shakawe (1MW) and Bobonong (3MW) Solar Plants in Botswana. Botswana pushing renewable energy planThe IEA points out that coal production is set to increase in Botswana, but exports remain limited and mainly involve trade with neighbouring countries. In October 2020, the government approved an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that provides a roadmap to achieve a reliable, safe and affordable electricity supply. This includes a target of renewable energy contributing 15% to the energy mix by 2030 from its current negligible contribution.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 20, 2023 13:41 UTC