Botswana independent energy storage policy

What is the energy policy in Botswana?

This Policy is calling for an increase in private sector development and the IEP will suggest various available options for financing of infrastructure projects and programs in the energy sector of Botswana. The Policy seeks to provide a conducive legal, fiscal and regulatory environment to attract investment into the energy sector.

Does the government need private sector investment in Botswana?

The government alone cannot drive the sector and needs private sector investment at the forefront for a successful development. This Policy is calling for an increase in private sector development and the IEP will suggest various available options for financing of infrastructure projects and programs in the energy sector of Botswana.

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.

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.

How has the energy sector impacted Botswana's Economic Development Prospects?

Botswana has experienced some constraints in the energy sector in recent years, which to some extent have negatively impacted on the country’s economic development prospects. A devastating power supply and demand mismatch was encountered between the years 2008 and 2014, and this breached the country’s power supply security.

How to reduce end-use electricity consumption in Botswana?

Previously, some energy efficiency measures have been employed in Botswana to reduce the amount of end-use electricity consumption. A step-tariff Model was introduced by Botswana Power Corporation in 2010 to encourage efficient use of electricity. Again, efforts to reduce electricity demand were initiated at household level.