BPC Sets Ambitious Target of 50% Renewable Energy by 2030

BPC Sets Ambitious Target of 50% Renewable Energy by 2030. The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has announced plans to achieve 50 per cent renewable energy in the national electricity mix by 2030, leveraging the country’s abundant solar resources to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

Speaking in an interview with BOPA, BPC Marketing and Communications Manager, Ms. Kefilwe Kebafetotse, emphasized the corporation’s central role in Botswana’s electricity supply and its alignment with broader national development goals.

“These assets have long formed the backbone of our national electricity supply,” Ms. Kebafetotse said, referring to the coal-fired Morupule A (100 MW) and Morupule B (600 MW) plants, supported by emergency diesel peaking stations at Orapa (90 MW) and Matshelagabedi (70 MW).

Botswana’s annual electricity consumption currently stands at approximately 4,800 GWh, with peak demand approaching 700 MW and growing at about 5 per cent per year. Ms. Kebafetotse noted that the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) and National Development Plan 12 (NDP12) are expected to fuel further demand, reinforcing the need for a diversified and sustainable energy mix.

She explained that the government’s vision is to establish Botswana as a citizen-led regional energy hub, capable of powering Africa through a resilient, inclusive, and clean energy economy. By harnessing solar power and other renewable sources, BPC aims to reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels while ensuring long-term energy security.

The move toward renewables represents a significant step in Botswana’s energy transition, positioning the country to meet rising demand while contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. The 2030 target underscores BPC’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through cleaner energy solutions.