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Interconnectors in Botswana
Botswana has 5 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 29th-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 0.7% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 3 operating and 2 under construction or proposed. The largest is Botswana – South Africa interconnection (615 MW).
2 are in the pipeline, led by Botswana – Zambia interconnection (planned) (300 MW), proposed. They account for 14% of every energy asset OverWatts maps in Botswana.
5
Interconnector in Botswana
#29
of 104 countries
2
In construction / proposed
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Largest interconnectors in Botswana
- Botswana – South Africa interconnection615 MW
- Botswana – Zimbabwe interconnection420 MW
- Botswana – Zambia interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
- Botswana – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
- Botswana – Zambia interconnection250 MW
Under construction & proposed
- Botswana – Zambia interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
- Botswana – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
How Botswana compares · interconnectors by country
- 1. United States159
- 26. Japan6
- 27. Kazakhstan6
- 28. Russia6
- 29. Botswana5
- 30. Guinea5
- 31. Guatemala5
- 32. Iran5
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in Botswana?
- OverWatts maps 5 interconnectors in Botswana — 0.7% of the world's mapped total, the 29th-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in Botswana?
- Botswana – South Africa interconnection, at 615 MW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in Botswana?
- 2 projects are under construction or proposed. The largest are Botswana – Zambia interconnection (planned) (300 MW) and Botswana – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned) (300 MW).