Southren Africa power consumption spirals Publishing Date : 07...

Southren Africa power consumption spirals
Publishing Date : 07 August, 2018
Author : TSAONE SEGAETSHO

Despite its persistent power shortages, Southern Africa power appetite is expected to grow to uncontrollable proportions into the next decade with annual energy (GWh) growing by 43 % while peak demand rises by 52 % for countries in the region, something that horoscopes a gloomy future in the region that is prone to power crises.


These estimates are according to a fresh study made by power consultancy group Mott MacDonald Group called Southern African Power Market Study which further estimated that generation capacity in Botswana will be challenged in future like it happened in 2016 when it was 300 MW at Morupule B while the average daily demand was 400-500 MW in the same period. Mott MacDonald made the study in conjunction with energy firm Tlou Energy Limited which wants to produce low carbon energy source which will replace the use of coal and diesel in the production of electricity-ending the Botswana Power Corporation power supply monopoly as a result easing the utility’s burden.

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