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.

What is the main energy source in Eswatini?

Hydroelectric power currently stands as one of the most prominent energy sources in Eswatini. The EEC operates four hydropower plants, constituting 15% of the country’s electricity production and plans to bolster the existing infrastructure.

What is the trend for the Eswatini energy system?

The overall trend for the Eswatini energy system is clear: de-pendency on electricity imports will remain above 50 % in total electricity production to about 2019, then gradually decrease until 2034 to less than 10 %.

Should Eswatini invest in natural gas and biogas?

Natural gas and biogas also should be considered as vi-able options in the future energy mix. Under the business-as-usual pathway to 2034, Eswatini’s de-pendency on fuel and electricity imports remains high, while domestic renewable energy resources remain under-utilised.

Why is Eswatini a risky importer of electricity?

Eswatini is a net importer of electricity, which poses a risk for energy secu-rity. Electricity prices vary greatly, with much of the variabil-ity reflecting the relative ease of energy supply and the extent to which electricity prices are subject to government control.

What drives energy demand in Eswatini?

This growth rate drives energy demand in the industrial and residential sectors, which is driven mainly by economic expansion. The growth in energy demand in Eswatini lags behind the global average of 4.9 %. The High Growth scenario assumes a 4 % increase in revenue from the mining sector.