Analysis of botswana energy storage field

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.

What are the constraints on energy mix and environment in Botswana?

There are no constraints on neither energy mix nor environment, except meeting demand through local resources. Self Sufficiency The Self-sufficiency (SS) scenario assumes that Botswana will become self-sufficient in electricity production, covering domestic needs and exporting electricity by the year 2035.

Why did Botswana build a 600 MW coal power plant?

By then Botswana had planned to build a 600 MW Morupule B coal Power plant to support the existing aged 132MW Morupule A Coal Power plant. The two plants were adequate to meet the national demand. As the SADC region was experiencing power shortage, private sector showed interest in investing on power generation.

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.

How to drive energy sector transition in Botswana?

Deliberate action by the government to support this move through policies and financing as is done with other government priorities (e.g., poverty eradication) is required to drive energy sector transition in Botswana.

Who is involved in the development of a geological study in Botswana?

The authors would like to thank: the Government of Botswana, represented by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources; the Department of Geological Survey; and, all other participants and stakeholders from the government and industry who contributed significant time and effort to the development of these studies.