Lesotho s first shared power base station

4 FAQs about Lesotho s first shared power base station

How much electricity does Lesotho generate?

Lesotho currently generates electricity through the Muela Hydro Power Station which only provides 72MW and this is not enough to meet the country's base load estimated at 160MW. The situation is even worse during peak hours, especially in winter.

Who is constructing a solar power plant in Lesotho?

The government has also engaged China Sinoma International Engineering and TBEA Xinjiang New Energy to construct solar power plant that will produce 70 MW. Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)

Who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Lesotho electricity generation company?

The Lesotho Electricity Generation Company, as the operator of the project, will take over the operation and maintenance of the project after the completion of the project. At that time, the contractor plans to train the engineers of LEGCO in operation and maintenance so that they can be competent for the work.

Will Lesotho achieve a 75 percent electrification rate by 2022?

The government has not achieved its goal of increasing the electrification rate to 75 percent of households by 2022. Lesotho has identified hydropower, wind generation, and solar power as potential renewable energy sources to help reach these targets and are proactively seeking development partners and investors to help it achieve this goal.

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