Renewable Energy Support and Access Accelerator Project
Enable the grid integration of renewable energy and improve access to electricity in rural areas of Botswana.
Project objective
Enable the grid integration of renewable energy and improve access to electricity in rural areas of Botswana.
Project description
The project provides for grid upgrades, including battery energy storage systems with an estimated capacity of about 50 MW / 200 MWh. It also improves electricity service in selected rural areas.
Type of financing
Loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, World Bank Group) — Investment Project Financing.
Stage of progress
Under implementation — approved on 11 July 2024, expected closing on 31 December 2029.
Economic potential
A grid able to take more renewable energy and better service in rural areas.
Key information
- Project implementing body
- Ministry of Minerals and Energy ; Botswana Power Corporation
- Official source
- World Bank — Projects & Operations (open data, CC BY 4.0) · P181221
- Information verified on
- 5 Oct 2026
Information sheet based on the official source. GLOBACOR PARTNERS INC is not a party to this project and collects no funds for it.