Botswana inter energy group

What is integrated energy planning in Botswana?

Integrated Energy Planning and developing an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) are an integral part of the energy planning process in Botswana as guided by its 11th National Development Plans (NDP 11) and other sector policies and ambitions. In the energy sector, the NDP 11 focuses on increasing self-reliance on the country’s energy resources.

What is Botswana's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)?

Botswana’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) continues to provide a roadmap and guidance to achieve a reliable, safe, and affordable electricity supply with a target of renewable energy contributing 30 percent to the energy mix by 2030 from its current negligible contribution.

How is electricity generated in Botswana?

Currently, in Botswana electricity is primarily generated from domestic coal resources. Apart from coal-bed methane, there are no proven reserves of other possible fossil fuel resources for energy generation like natural gas or oil. Botswana has large coal reserves, estimated to be in excess of 200 billion tons.

How many coal-fired power plants are there in Botswana?

Besides the two coal-fired power plants, currently there are two other significant diesel-fuelled power plants in operation. The first is Orapa with a capacity of 90 MW. The second is Matshelagabedi, a diesel power plant with an installed capacity of 72.54 MW. In line with Botswana’s NDP 11 two new renewable energy projects were identified.

What is Botala energy?

Botala Energy’s mission is to enable a successful, secure, and sustainable energy future for Botswana and unlock new economic opportunities. Established in 2018 Botala is currently exploring and developing; the Serowe Gas Project and Solar Opportunities within Botswana.

Is Botswana implementing energy projects based on the IRP model?

Approved IRP Projects In line with the IRP model results, Government of Botswana has approved and is implementing energy projects with a total installed capacity of 795MW (see Table 5) required to meet the growing energy demand at least cost whilst also reducing the country’s carbon foot print.