Botswana

• Country Profile

Renewables Readiness Assessment Botswana: Validation Workshop

With the support of IRENA, the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security (MMGE) of the Republic of Botswana is undertaking a Renewable Readiness Assessment (RRA) for Botswana.

• 10 – 11 November 2020
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• Benefits, Energy Transition, Policy
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• Virtual

Renewables Readiness Assessment Botswana

The official launch of the Renewable Readiness Assessment (RRA) Botswana served as a platform for government officials, partners, and other stakeholders to discuss the recommendations for improving renewable energy development in the country.

• 26 August 2021
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• Benefits, Energy Transition, Policy
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• Virtual

RRA Botswana Expert Consultation workshop

The Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) Expert Consultation workshop, organised by IRENA in partnership with Botswana's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, brought together relevant stakeholders for development of renewable in Botswana, including governmental officials, energy regulators and planners, energy experts, civil society, academia,...

• 19 – 20 November 2019
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• Energy Transition
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• Gaborone, Botswana

Renewables Readiness Assessment: Botswana

The RRA report presents clear and practical steps to maximise the country’s use of renewables in driving sustainable socio-economic growth.

• August 2021
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• Energy Transition, Policy
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• English
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• Botswana

Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana

IRENA assessment presents concrete findings to support renewables deployment and realisation of economic and social goals.

• August 2021
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• Press Releases

Africa Power Sector: Planning and Prospects for Renewable Energy (synthesis report)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has conducted quantitative assessments of the prospects for renewable energy deployment in Africa’s five regional power pools. This synthesis report summaries the findings of those five regional power studies, adding a consolidated outlook for the continent. The report also explains the energy-modelling approach employed and...

• March 2015
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• English
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• Benin, Burkina Faso

Africa Clean Energy Corridor: Analysis of Infrastructure for Renewable Power in Eastern and Southern Africa

The Africa Clean Energy Corridor initiative aims to transform the continent’s energy mix by promoting the development of clean, indigenous, cost-effective renewable power options. A comprehensive report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the evolving infrastructure of Eastern and Southern Africa for the generation and transmission of...

• January 2015
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• Off-grid for Energy Access, Energy Transition
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• English
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• Angola, Botswana

Estimating the Renewable Energy Potential in Africa: A GIS-based approach

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Sweden’s Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have examined the potential for renewable power generation based on resource availability all over Africa.

• August 2014
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• Energy Transition
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• English
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• Algeria, Angola

Southern African Power Pool: Planning and Prospects for Renewable Energy

With the energy systems of many African countries dominated by fossil-fuel sources that are vulnerable to global price volatility, regional and intra-continental power systems with high shares of renewable energy can provide least-cost option to support continued economic growth and address the continent’s acute energy access problem. Unlocking Africa’s huge...

• June 2013
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• Energy Transition
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• English
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• Angola, Botswana

Statistical Profiles

These profiles have been produced to provide an overview of developments in renewable energy in different countries and areas. View specific information on renewable energy consumption, electricity capacity and generation, renewable energy policies, renewable resource potential and more. Select a location from the list of profiles below grouped by...

• 07 October 2021