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4 FAQs about Botswana solar container communication station wind power generation

How much does Botswana's solar project cost?

The project is a key development in Botswana's renewable energy sector, marking the country's second utility-scale solar facility. The contract which is valued at $78.3 million includes partnerships with China Water and Electric Development Co. and local investors.

How much solar energy does Botswana use?

Botswana has tremendous potential for solar energy utilization, with an annual Direct Normal Irradiation equivalent of 3,000 kWh/m²/a in most parts of the country, with an average insolation on a horizontal surface of 21 MJ/ m².

Where is Scatec ASA building a solar power plant in Botswana?

In March, Scatec ASA began construction of a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Botswana's northeast. The initial 60 megawatts of this project are expected to come online by the end of this year. The Ministry of Minerals and Energy is also working on additional renewable energy projects.

When will Botswana's second solar power plant be completed?

The project which is Botswana's second utility-scale solar facility is set to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. Botswana has awarded a major contract to build a 100-megawatt solar power plant to a group of Chinese companies led by China Harbour Engineering Co.

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