Uptake of renewable energy technologies low � Expert

Solar power panels
Solar power panels

PALAPYE: The use of renewable energy in Botswana is low despite power supply challenges and this calls for an assessment to identify the impediments.

Ackim Zulu of the University of Zambia said at an international conference on clean energy for sustainable growth in developing countries here on Wednesday that barriers that impeded the development of renewable energy technology are identifiable.

The barriers include policy and legal matters, exotic technologies, lack of qualified personnel as well as low-cost financing.

Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up