Swaziland Township Wind Power Energy Storage Project

How is the Swazi government advancing its energy infrastructure?

In collaboration with private entities and foreign aid programs, the Swazi government is taking crucial and necessary steps to advance its energy infrastructure and deliver power to the 17% of the population (more than 200,000 people) living without it.

Who is involved in preparing the energy Mas-Terplan in Swaziland?

The working team comprised experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Swaziland Electricity Company, Swaziland Energy Regulatory Authority, the Central Statistical Office and the University of Swaziland. The team received training on energy statistics use in energy planning tools and on preparation of the Energy Mas-terplan.

How can the Swazi government re-electrify emerging economies?

Through hands-on investment and partnerships with private corporations, the Swazi government exemplifies how emerging economies can electrify their populations with cutting-edge renewable energy technology. There is still much work and foreign investment can accelerate the process.

What is system planning test – Swaziland (Splat-SW)?

The System Planning Test – Swaziland (SPLAT-SW) model is a planning tool developed by the Eswatini team, expanding on the SPLAT – Southern Africa (SPLAT-S) model originally devel-oped by IRENA. The SPLAT-SW model was developed using the Model for Energy Supply Strategy Alternatives and their Gen-eral Environmental Impact (MESSAGE) platform.

Which EF-ficiency improvements are taken into consideration in leap-Swaziland?

Across all of the scenarios in LEAP-Swaziland, the following ef-ficiency improvements are taken into consideration: Wood cook stoves in the residential sector. The overall energy demand of the country is projected to in-crease from 39.4 petajoules (PJ) in 2014 to 48.5 PJ in 2034 (Fig-ure 5.1).

What does the Swazi energy pledge mean?

This pledge signifies a crucial step toward Swazi energy independence, bridging the stark urban-rural economic divide and promising new employment and educational opportunities. The commitment is more than a superficial gesture.