Botswana Power Corporation
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Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) is a state owned company for electrical power generation, transmission and distribution in Botswana. It was established in 1970 and is currently the only electricity supplier in the country. BPC produced an estimated 1,052 GWh in 2007, while demand was estimated to 2,648 GWh . BPC represents Botswana in the Southern African Power Pool
. Morupule Power Station
(coal fired) in Palapye
supplies 80% of domestically generated electricity, however the country is dependent on importing energy from its neighbours. Its capacity is estimated to be around 132 MW. Since the regions main power generator South Africa
is experiencing its own problems with undercapacity blackouts are a problem. A plan to boost Moruple station with four new 150 MW units is underway and gathering financial support from several sources.
Southern African Power Pool
The Southern African Power Pool is a cooperation of the national electricity companies in Southern Africa under the auspecies of the Southern African Development Community . The members of SAPP have created common power grid between their countries and a common market for electricity in the SADC...
. Morupule Power Station
Morupule Power Station
Morupule Power Station is a coal-fired power station near Palapye, Botswana. Run by the Botswana Power Corporation , it comprises four 33 MW air-cooled units...
(coal fired) in Palapye
Palapye
Palapye is a large town in Botswana, situated about halfway between Francistown and Gaborone . Over the years its position has made it a convenient stopover on one of Southern Africa's principal north–south rail and road routes...
supplies 80% of domestically generated electricity, however the country is dependent on importing energy from its neighbours. Its capacity is estimated to be around 132 MW. Since the regions main power generator South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
is experiencing its own problems with undercapacity blackouts are a problem. A plan to boost Moruple station with four new 150 MW units is underway and gathering financial support from several sources.