Power vault Eswatini

What is energy development in Eswatini?

The energy development in Eswatini is guided by the National Energy Policy of 2018. Since then, the country’s energy sector has been undergoing rapid transformation with the liberalization of the electricity sector to encourage private sector investment.

What is Power Africa's involvement in Eswatini?

Power Africa has supported the development of 10 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation projects in Eswatini. Power Africa's involvement in the country is further explained on the following page, which gives an overview of the energy sector in Eswatini.

Why did Eswatini modify its energy policy?

Eswatini modified its energy policy due to a desire to improve energy security, access to reliable, adequate, and affordable electricity, and mitigate potential detrimental impacts on the environment because of the growing energy demand.

Does Eswatini have a mothballed generator?

Eswatini's EEC owns a mothballed 9 MW diesel generator due to high operating costs. To enhance energy security and self-sufficiency, the Government of Eswatini is developing additional generation capacity to meet the country’s energy demand.

What is Eswatini's Energy Master Plan?

Eswatini has developed an Energy Master Plan that presents further possible scenarios for new power generation capacity up to 2034. The plan was supplemented with a five-year Short-Term Generation Expansion Plan (SGEP) prioritizing 40 MW solar and 40 MW biomass power generation plants.

How does Power Africa work with Eswatini Water Services Corporation?

Power Africa collaborates with the Eswatini Water Services Corporation to save energy and cut costs in bringing potable water to consumers. The support to the energy regulator will result in lower electricity tariffs, saving consumers around $44 million over the next two years.