How is electricity regulated in Botswana?

Electricity is regulated through the BERA Act of 2016 in conjunction with the Electricity Supply Act and the Botswana Power Corporation Act. And covers generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity.

Why did Botswana reduce reliance on electricity imports?

This indicates the country’s continued effort to generate adequate electricity to meet demand, hence the decreased reliance on electricity imports. Botswana imported 42.3 percent of total electricity distributed during the third quarter of 2021. Eskom was the main source of imported electricity at 53.7 percent of total electricity imports.

Where does Botswana's electricity come from?

Prior to this period, most of Botswana’s electricity was imported from South Africa’s power utility, Eskom. In 2008 South Africa’s electricity demand started to exceed its supply, resulting in the South African government restricting power exports.

Why did Botswana increase local electricity generation at Morupule Power Station?

To avert the situation, Botswana Government opted for alternative ways of sourcing electricity for the country; hence the plan to increase local generation of electricity at Morupule Power Station.

Will Botswana become self-sufficient in electricity production by 2035?

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. The projected demand must be met with local resources in the SS scenario.

Why did Botswana lose its power supply in 2007?

Botswana power supply had over the year’s dependent on the imports from neighboring countries mainly Republic of South Africa. Reliance on this imports was negated in 2007 when the electricity demand in the SADC region started surpassing the supply.