THE RECYCLABILITY EDGE

Eswatini edge solar

Edwaleni Solar Power Station, is a 100 megawatts power plant under construction in . The solar farm is under development by Frazium Energy, a subsidiary of the Frazer Solar Group, an Australian-German conglomerate. The solar component is complemented by a , expected to be the largest in Africa. The energy off-taker is Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), the national electricity utility company, under a 40-year [pdf]

FAQS about Eswatini edge solar

Can solar power help Eswatini achieve its electrification goals?

Although Eswatini's electrification rates are relatively high, they are still a long way off 100% (the country's target for 2022). Solar power is the most viable solution for Eswatini to help meet its electrification goals and save costs down the line.

Why is Eswatini's PV market growing?

The biggest driver of growth in Eswatini's PV market comes from private PV projects. In hopes of reaching ambitious goals, Eswatini has made solar panels and batteries exempt from import duties to help with this.

Who is segensolar & what is it doing in Eswatini?

SegenSolar is a leading African independent power producer that is overseeing a ground-mounted project in Eswatini. They are keen to foster the development of additional small and large-scale PV installations across Eswatini. Homeowners can get in touch for more details about their work.

What is driving Eswatini's growth?

The biggest driver of growth in Eswatini’s PV market is private PV projects. In 2022, Eswatini partnered with Frazium Energy to commission a new 100MW solar storage project with 75,000 PV panels, hoping to produce more than 100 million kWh of electricity a year and generate at least 200 jobs.

Does Eswatini have electricity?

Despite being one of Africa’s smallest countries, Eswatini has an impressive, diverse topography and climate. Unfortunately, its electricity infrastructure is not reliable.