Who owns Eswatini electricity?

At present, the state-owned Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) holds a majority share in Eswatini’s energy market. Tasked with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within the country, the EEC operates three hydropower plants and one diesel power plant, with a combined capacity of approximately 70 megawatts (MW).

What makes Eswatini an energy master plan?

A crucial element of the Energy Master Plan is the progression of solar power projects. Blessed with abundant solar resources and an average solar irradiation of roughly 5.5 kWh/m2/day, Eswatini presents an optimal site for solar power generation.

Is Eswatini a potential site for wind power development?

Numerous potential sites for wind power development have been pinpointed, offering wind speeds ranging from 6 to 8 metres per second. Additionally, Eswatini’s substantial biomass resources, particularly sugar cane residues, present opportunities for electricity generation through cogeneration.

Will Eswatini achieve its energy goals by 2034?

Through sustained investment in solar, wind, and biomass projects, Eswatini stands poised to emerge as a regional pioneer in renewable energy and fulfil its ambitious energy goals by 2034.

Where is Eswatini located?

Situated in Southern Africa, Eswatini, formerly referred to as Swaziland, is a compact landlocked nation home to just over 1 million inhabitants. Despite its modest proportions, in recent years Eswatini has undertaken significant steps towards transforming its energy sector and accommodating its citizens’ escalating demand for electricity.

What will frazium energy do in Eswatini?

It was said at the launch that Frazium Energy’s presence in Eswatini – on 50 ha of Swati Nation Land at Edwaleni – will create over 100 new employment opportunities and, during phase one alone, inject an estimated E1.5-billion into the local economy.