Jwaneng 100 MW solar PV power station becomes living example of sustainable development
Source：CCCCTime：2026-05-15
On the vast grasslands of Jwaneng, Botswana, rows of solar panels gleam under the sun.
On the vast grasslands of Jwaneng, Botswana, rows of solar panels gleam under the sun. The 100 MW solar PV power station, built by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), is Botswana's first large-scale centralized solar project, serving as a living example of sustainable development and bringing tangible benefits to the local community.
The plant was connected to the grid at the end of April 2026, marking the start of trial operation and final acceptance. Once fully commissioned, it will generate 270 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, enough to power 350,000 households and effectively help ease Botswana's electricity shortage.
The power plant will reduce carbon emissions by 240,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to planting two million trees. It will significantly increase Botswana's share of green energy and help optimize the country's energy mix.
The project has also boosted local employment and nurtured technical talent for Botswana's renewable energy sector.
The project recruited 20 electrical engineering graduates from Jwaneng Technical College, involving them throughout construction, technical management, and equipment operation, while regularly inviting experts to provide photovoltaic training, laying a foundation for Botswana's renewable energy workforce.
A local worker said, "As my skills improve, my income has increased, and I can now better support my children's education and improve my family's living conditions."
Editor: CHEC, CRI
