What is Eswatini's electricity company called?

The Eswatini Electricity Company, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Employer’, is a vertically integrated parastatal company responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power throughout Eswatini. The Employer’s address is: Address is the same as above.

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.

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.

What is energy development in Eswatini?

The energy development in Eswatini is guided by the National Energy Policy of 2018. Since then, the country’s energy sector has been undergoing rapid transformation with the liberalization of the electricity sector to encourage private sector investment.

How much energy does Eswatini produce annually?

Eswatini produces 123 GWh of energy domestically, primarily from four hydropower facilities. However, in 2016, the nation consumed 1,084 GWh, indicating that it imported 961 GWh. Most of the imported generation comes from Eskom in South Africa, which is heavily supplied by coal.

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.