Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter that has the property of electric charge. Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwell’s equations.
Botswana electricity prices
| Botswana electricity prices | Household, kWh | Business, kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Botswanian Pula | 1.267 | 1.506 |
| U.S. Dollar | 0.094 | 0.111 |
Botswana, March 2022: The price of electricity is 0.094 U.S. Dollars per kWh for households and 0.111 U.S. Dollars for businesses which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution, and taxes. For comparison, the average price of electricity in the world for that period is 0.140 U.S. Dollars per kWh for households and 0.135 U.S. Dollars for businesses.
We calculate several data points at various levels of electricity consumption for both households and businesses but on the chart, we show only two data points. For households, the displayed number is calculated at the average annual level of household electricity consumption. For businesses, the displayed data point uses 1,000,000 kWh annual consumption.
The latest business and household electricity price data from September 2022 are available for download.
Where does Botswana get its electricity?
coal-fired plants
Botswana’s energy capacity is thermal, produced mostly in coal-fired plants with a few small diesel generators in rural areas. The 132 MW Morupule coal-fired station generates most of the domestic electricity supply. More than 50 percent of Botswana’s power requirements are imported from South Africa and Zambia.
Who supplies Botswana with electricity?
Botswana Power Corporation
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.
Does Botswana import electricity?
Additionally, Botswana imports the bulk of its power from South African utility Eskom, and the rest from Nampower (Namibia), Zesco (Zambia), SAPP (Southern African Power Pool), and cross-border to make up for any production shortfalls.
Does Eskom supply power to Botswana?
On Monday night, Ramaphosa said: “Neighbouring countries in southern Africa, such as Botswana and Zambia, have more electricity capacity than they require for their economies. Eskom will now import power from these countries through the southern African power pool arrangement.”
How much electricity does Botswana get from South Africa?
Botswana has no hydroelectric power resources and all power is from thermal generation. The installed electricity capacity is 220,000 kW and domestic production totaled 901 million kW hours. An additional 228 million kWh was imported mainly from South Africa. Consumption per capita is estimated at 874 kWh.