Botswana basseterre photovoltaic energy storage

How will a solar power plant benefit Botswana?

The solar power plant will ensure that approximately 48,000 tons of CO 2 emissions will be avoided and power approximately 20,000 households annually. Botswana is rich in natural resources and has vast solar energy potential, receiving over 3,200 hours of sunshine per year.

Where will a solar power plant be located in Gaborone?

The plant will be located near Mmadinare, close to the former mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, 400 kilometres Northeast of capital Gaborone. The solar power plant will ensure that approximately 48,000 tons of CO 2 emissions will be avoided and power approximately 20,000 households annually.

Who will finance the first 60 MW project in Botswana?

Financing for the first 60 MW will be provided by the Rand Merchant Bank in Botswana and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC). Scatec owns 100% of the project and will be the designated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, as well as asset manager (AM) and operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider.