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Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has signed three

power purchase agreements (PPA’s) for a period of

25 years with a French based Akuo energy company.

with the Paris Agreement and COP26
commitments.”

He stated that these efforts clearly
demonstrate their resolve towards
reducing energy related emissions
adding that thy have a firm conviction
that the Solar PV Plants will improve
security and reliability of energy
supply, improve energy mix to reduce
Botswana’s carbon footprint and also
promote effective participation of
Batswana in the economic growth
and development of energy projects.

“These are exciting times for BPC,
and we couldn’t be readier to play a
pivotal role of off-taking power from
Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
thereby supporting government’s
efforts to liberalize the Electricity
Supply Industry.”

“We would like to reaffirm our
support towards these reforms which
are aimed at improving customer
experience and providing affordable
power to the nation. We also pride
BPC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Kgoboko ourselves in empowering citizens
across all our business operations.
This suite of Solar PV plants presents
t a signing ceremony held in yet another opportunity for citizen
Gaborone on Thursday, BPC company called Folosha Investments participation through the local
AChief Executive Officer (CEO) adding that the solar PV plants are content plan included in these
David Kgoboko said the PPAs are for expected to be in commercial operation Power Purchase Agreements,” added
the purchase and supply of power from by the end of 2023. Kgoboko.
three sites being Gantsi, Lobatse and
Maun with a total capacity of 12 MW. “The duration of each PPA is twenty-five
(25) years, and these documents define On the other hand, The Deputy
Kgoboko highlighted that the projects all the commercial terms for the sale of permanent Secretary in the Ministry
Green
of
Resources,
Mineral
will be developed by AKUO energy, electricity between the parties. We have technology and Energy Security
in partnership with a citizen owned made a commitment as a country to
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