Energy Policy to Be in Place by 2015
by Pauline Dikuelo (MmegiOnline) The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Kitso Mokaila has revealed that government is currently drafting an energy policy. The policy is expected to map out a successful way forward for Botswana’s renewable energy landscape.
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He said that government, in collaboration with the Japanese government, is undergoing a research project to cultivate a Jatropha carcus that will be resistant to Botswana’s extreme weather conditions.
“It is hoped that the species cultivated through this project will provide feedstock for Biodiesel production. I am first to admit the deficiency of the policy framework for the energy sector in general, and the renewable energy sub-sector in particular,” he said.
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However, the Minister stressed that there are other potential energy sources that can be harnessed such as; bi-energy for bio-diesel production, municipal solid waste for electricity generation and biogas for heating. READ MORE