Botswana calls EoIs for 100-MW solar project

The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) is seeking a partner for a 100-MW solar power plant project with energy storage capacity in the country.

The company will be accepting expressions of interest (EoIs) by June 14. Power generation companies, independent power producers (IPPs), project developers and captive power producers can participate.

After the shortlisting of potential bidders, BPC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RfP).

The power company will be a partner in the joint venture that will develop, install, and operate the solar project. It will also be the entity buying the power by the future solar farm under a power purchase agreement (PPA).

Botswana’s current peak demand stands at some 600 MW, but it is expected to at least double by 2035, according to the national electricity demand forecast for 2015-2035. The most likely scenario is for demand of about 1,360 MW at the end of the period, while the low and high scenarios see that at 1,184 MW and 1,523 MW, respectively.

The 100-MW solar power project is in line with the country’s power strategy. BPC said the plant will improve the security and reliability of energy supply, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce Botswana’s carbon footprint.

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