Botswana grid energy storage policy

What is Botswana's energy policy?

A prominent objective of the Policy is to achieve a substantive penetration of new and renewable energy sources in the country’s energy mix; the goal is to attain adequate economic energy self-suficiency and security, as well as positioning Botswana to fulfil its vision in becoming a regional net exporter, especially in the electricity sector.

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 waste management policy?

Botswana is also a signatory of the Basel Convention which deals with the control of transboundary movement of hazardous waste and its disposal. Therefore, this policy recognises the need for proper waste disposal from the energy sector as well as handling of hazardous waste within the sector.

What is the Botswana energy master plan?

The Botswana Energy Master Plan (MMEWR, 2004) presents the country’s socio-economic and environmental goals and highlights the nexus between energy and the achievement of these goals. It also details existing achievements and outstanding goals since its last review in 1996.

Does Botswana need a capacity building program?

In order to facilitate an effective development of the energy sector, the government of Botswana is obligated to build the necessary levels of human resource capacity across the board. Various actor groups have varying capacity needs hence capacity building programs should be tailored according to these various needs.

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.