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- Sturdee Energy has commissioned the Shakawe (1MW) and Bobonong (3MW) solar plants in Botswana.
- Soventix was appointed EPC contractor for both projects.ย
- These projects are the first renewable energy IPPs in Botswana and represent a major milestone in the countryโs renewable energy journey.
Under the ย executed PPAs, Sturdee Energy will sell clean electrical energy to Botswana Power Corporation for 25 years, and ย the projects are expected to produce over 10ย 000 MWh in their first year of operation.
The two projects were awarded in 2019 and entailed an investment of approximately US $ 5.5 million and contribute direct and indirect to supply of low-cost renewable energy and citizen employment.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal