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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Botswana Power Corporation

Also known as: BPC

Mining & Energy

Botswana-Oman 500MW solar project begins construction in Maun

The News

Construction of a 500MW solar PV plant and battery storage project in Maun has begun, with Botswana Power Corporation expecting it to reduce electricity costs and cut reliance on imports.

Why it matters

Construction begins on a 500MW solar project in Maun, positioning Botswana to reduce electricity costs and import dependence through major renewable energy investment.

23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Botswana-Oman 500MW solar project begins construction in Maun

    Construction of a 500MW solar PV plant and battery storage project in Maun has begun, with Botswana Power Corporation expecting it to reduce electricity costs and cut reliance on imports.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. National electricity supply expected to stabilise April 24

    Botswana's electricity supply is set to return to normal on April 24 after two days of load shedding caused by the shutdown of Morupule B power station's Unit One. The power plant was running on only Unit Two, producing 130MW, and BPC expects Unit One back in operation that night, with Unit Three resuming by week's end or early next week.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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