Govt mulls off-grid solar for remote villages
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 740 Views |
Thinking green: Kenewendo PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Government has a long-term Rural Electrification Programme, which began in 1975 and has been the cornerstone of the country’s rural development strategy. By last August, 462 out of 565 villages were connected to the national grid, with detailed plans for further extensions.
This morning, Kenewendo said off-grid solar power would be considered for some of the remaining areas.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...