Does Botswana utilize solar energy?

Botswana has one of the highest levels of solar insolation in the world, but until recently, there were no reports of significant use of solar energy. However, as of September 2012, the first solar power generation plant in the country has been opened. The Botswana Renewable Energy Conference was held on 11–12 August 2014.

Which solar still is best suited for Botswana?

After years of research and development activities, the RIIC findings concluded that the Mexican and brick solar stills are the best suited for application in Botswana. The Mexican still consists of a moulded fibreglass basin of 1.6 m2 base area to hold saline water and has gutters on two sides to collect the distillate.

What is solar Industries Association Botswana?

Solar Industries Association Botswana is an active group of local companies advocating for, read more Keep informed about the latest activities in the industry, events, advocacy, stakeholder engagements, read more Check out the annual events planner and next upcoming event to participate and so much, read more

How can Botswana improve its energy supply?

This includes increasing the supply and reliability of Botswana’s energy supply, reducing the cost of domestic electricity, reducing and ideally removing the need for Botswana to import external energy and creating a revenue stream through the export of cleaner electricity and sale of gas. ..

Is Botswana a good place to work?

Botswana is a fantastic place to work with a well-educated workforce and extremely friendly people. We are eager to provide an energy pathway that utilises Botswana’s natural resources of gas and sunlight to empower the country.