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6 FAQs about [Botswana s new energy storage policy]
Does Botswana need a capacity building program?
In order to facilitate an effective development of the energy sector, the government of Botswana is obligated to build the necessary levels of human resource capacity across the board. Various actor groups have varying capacity needs hence capacity building programs should be tailored according to these various needs.
Does Botswana have a waste management policy?
Botswana is also a signatory of the Basel Convention which deals with the control of transboundary movement of hazardous waste and its disposal. Therefore, this policy recognises the need for proper waste disposal from the energy sector as well as handling of hazardous waste within the sector.
How has Botswana developed its energy sector?
Botswana’s energy sector developments have, since 1985, been guided by the Botswana Energy Master Plan (BEMP). The BEMP was subsequently reviewed in 1996 and 2002, and ever since the end period of the last review, Botswana’s sector development has progressed without any overarching guiding instrument for more than 15 years.
Is Botswana self-sufficient in electricity supply?
The NEP acknowledges that Botswana is capable of being self-sufficient in electric power supply by utilizing the locally available energy resources optimally. Botswana is highly reliant on imports of refined petroleum products to meet the liquid fuels demand since the country does not have any proven crude oil reserves/refineries.
Do women in Botswana have less access to modern energy?
However, despite some advancement, women in Botswana still have less access to, and control over, productive resources than men. This includes less access to modern energy. This Policy supports Gender mainstreaming in the energy sector. The provision of energy services is capital intensive and heavily reliant on technology.
How can we improve energy production in Botswana?
The use of livestock residues (cow-dung) seems to offer the highest practical opportunity for energy production in Botswana, while municipal solid waste (MSW) can also contribute to the improvement of energy generation, especially at the city level.