The European Union (EU) has awarded the Government of Eswatini a grant of EURO 820,000 (15 Million emalangeni), to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. This initiative aims to enhance business sustainability and profitability while promoting energy resilience.

The Sigcineni Off-Grid Solution project began as a small-scale off-grid pilot study into the use of solar technology to meet rural electrification objectives. This project includes a 200kWh battery energy storage system and is one of several ongoing projects by the Eswatini Electricity Company to improve the country’s electricity access rates.

Traditionally, women in Eswatini have been marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes in various sectors, including energy. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in the inclusion of women in the energy sector, which has led to the empowerment of communities and the development of sustainable energy solutions.

The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES) invites reputable Renewable Energy Project Developers to submit proposals to partner with RES and invest in developing, building and operating profitable and sustainable renewable energy generation project(s). Deadline: 17 February 2023.