How is the Swazi government advancing its energy infrastructure?

In collaboration with private entities and foreign aid programs, the Swazi government is taking crucial and necessary steps to advance its energy infrastructure and deliver power to the 17% of the population (more than 200,000 people) living without it.

Who is involved in preparing the energy Mas-Terplan in Swaziland?

The working team comprised experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Swaziland Electricity Company, Swaziland Energy Regulatory Authority, the Central Statistical Office and the University of Swaziland. The team received training on energy statistics use in energy planning tools and on preparation of the Energy Mas-terplan.

What is the trend for the Eswatini energy system?

The overall trend for the Eswatini energy system is clear: de-pendency on electricity imports will remain above 50 % in total electricity production to about 2019, then gradually decrease until 2034 to less than 10 %.

Are solar panels a viable source of electricity in Eswatini?

Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells are increasingly prominent sources of small-scale electricity production in Eswatini. The government actively encourages the adoption of solar panels in residential and commercial buildings to provide both electricity and water heating.

Does Eswatini have solar energy?

Eswatini is well endowed with solar energy resources. Accord-ing to the Swaziland Renewables Readiness Assessment report (IRENA, 2014), Eswatini has relatively abundant solar potential throughout the country with an estimated global horizontal ir-radiance of 4–6 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per square metre per day.

Can a wind turbine be installed in Eswatini?

While wind energy production in Eswatini is negligible, the country’s mountainous regions hold immense potential for installing wind turbines. Government feasibility studies in the Lubombo Plateau, a largely uninhabited and undeveloped region near the border with Mozambique, are ongoing.