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.

Does Botswana have a high energy dependency?

Botswana has high energy dependency, as the largest proportion of overall energy consumption is imported, and oil-based products are mainly imported from South Africa (ICA, 2017). As represented in Figure 6, the biofuels and waste category (traditional biomass) is directed towards the residential sector.

Will Botswana implement a 540 MW energy project in 2040?

In line with the IRP model results, the Government of Botswana has approved and intends to implement energy projects with a total installed capacity of 1 540 MW by the year 2040 to meet the growing energy demand at least cost whilst also reducing the country’s carbon footprint. These will be implemented as follows:

Is Botswana implementing a GEF-financed biogas and agro-waste project?

The Government of Botswana, in partnership with UNDP, is implementing a GEF-financed biogas and agro-waste project in South-eastern Botswana, with a view to encouraging low- carbon investments and public–private partnerships.

Should Botswana mobilise local capacities for solar rooftops & mini-grids?

The assessment of the opportunities for solar rooftops, mini-grids and SHS would greatly benefit from the mobilisation of local capacities and perhaps the inclusion of women. Botswana should embark on mobilisation, whereby national competencies can be mapped against the needs along the supply chain.