BITRI To Reduce Dependence On Energy Imports

Botswana has excellent solar conditions with an average of 320 clear, sunny days per year and an average global irradiation of 21 Mj m2/day throughout the country. With the 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, solar power is a natural solution to the power shortages of the country and region.

Recently, the institute embarked on several solar energy projects including the latest Seding Solar Plant, which manufactures solar street lamps aimed at utilising the abundant sunshine that the country has.