Deep, dark and cold winter beckons :: Mmegi Online

With just 380 megawatts of capacity presently available locally against an expected winter peak of 620MW, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) load management programme stands between consumers and total darkness, cold and desolation. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, reports on what is probably an African first in electricity demand management

The BPC is presently producing 220 megawatts locally from two units at Morupule B. One unit is running at its full capacity of 150MW, while the other is only generating 70. The other two units at the multi-billion Pula power station are undergoing repairs, officials report.

In addition to this supply, the corporation also receives 160MW from emergency diesel plants located in Orapa and Matshelagabedi, an expensive alternative originally designed to be run only during temporary shortfalls.

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