The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) is searching for private minigrid developers to design, construct, operate and maintain a minigrid system that will electrify a remote community in the south of the country. The closing date for applications is August 23.

The Powering Equality project is also building on the Africa Minigrids Project (AMP) supported through a Global Environment Facility (GEF) grant of USD 863,242 (E15,5 Million). The AMP, a four-year programme which started in 2022, aims to support Mvundla and a neighbouring community, Bulimeni, to create small businesses using solar power.

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.