Swaziland uses outdoor power

What does the SEC do in Swaziland?

Source: Swaziland Department of Energy, 2015 In the current stage, the SEC acts as a single buyer procuring all electricity imported from South Africa, Mozambique and the SAPP, as well as electricity generated by IPPs and excess power from CHP (co-generation).

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 much power does Eswatini use?

(36 %) and wood chips (27 %). Coal accounts for 12 % of total fuel use for power generation, and the remaining 25 % is from hydropower (Figure 3.2). The total installed generation capacity in Eswatini in 2014 was around 180 MW, including 106 MW of biomass, 61.5 MW of hy-dropower, 9 MW of diesel and 2.2 MW of coal power plants.

Why does Eswatini need electricity?

The SEC reports that during summer months the demand for electricity is attributed to an increase in the need for household and industrial cooling systems as well as irrigation systems for the sugar industry. Eswatini’s population was estimated to be around 1.1 million people in 2014, with about 76 % living in rural areas and 24 % in urban areas.

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 %.

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.