ENERGY PROFILE Total Energy Supply (TES) 2016 2021 Non-renewable (TJ) 13 951 13 525 Renewable (TJ) 35 026 27 820 Total (TJ) 48 977 41 345 World Eswatini Biomass potential: net primary production Indicators of renewable resource potential Eswatini 0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Prince Lonkokhela, the minister of Natural Resources and Energy, announced at the event that Eswatini is set to increase its electricity generation capacity by 241 megawatts as of July 2026 in an ambitious goal for universal, affordable, reliable and modern energy by 2030. As highlighted during the forum, this presents excellent opportunities
Africa-Press – Eswatini. There is a new sheriff in town under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs. Sandleni Member of Parliament (MP) Muzi Bongani Nzima is the new Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs. Nzima takes over from former Mbabane East MP Harries ''Madze'' Bulunga.
developing areas. Energy self-sufficiency has been defined as total primary energy production divided by total primary energy supply. Energy trade includes all commodities in Chapter 27 of the Harmonised System (HS). Capacity utilisation is calculated as annual generation divided by year-end capacity x 8,760h/year. Avoided
IAEA experts are working with their counterparts in Eswatini to design a national programme for the 2025-2026 technical cooperation (TC) cycle. This collaboration will focus on building on past achievements, in alignment with the priority areas identified by the Kingdom''s national development plan. These priorities include the development of a radiotherapy facility,
The main challenges facing the energy sector include the reliance on power imports from South Africa; which is also facing its own power generation problems; lack of clarity in roles for procurement between the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority and Eswatini Electricity Company; lack of incentives to improve electricity service performance
In a major step towards enhancing sustainability and bolstering Eswatini''s agricultural exports, the EWADE has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art banana packhouse under the Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project II (LUSIP II). Bitcoin Surpasses Us$100K Mark Amid Optimism over Trump''S Return to the White House. Looming Energy
Prince Lonkokhela, the minister of Natural Resources and Energy, announced at the event that Eswatini is set to increase its electricity generation capacity by 241 megawatts as of July 2026 in an ambitious goal for
This policy brief examines the complex interplay of factors shaping Eswatini''s energy landscape, from security to coal development''s environmental, economic, and social implications. It outlines a roadmap for a Just Energy Transition in the Kingdom.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assisting the Kingdom of Eswatini in its sustainable development agenda in the healthcare, agriculture and nuclear energy sectors. IAEA experts are working with their counterparts in Eswatini to design a national programme for the 2025-2026 technical cooperation (TC) cycle.
This policy brief examines the complex interplay of factors shaping Eswatini''s energy landscape, from security to coal development''s environmental, economic, and social implications. It outlines a roadmap for a Just Energy Transition in the Kingdom.
As the globe shifts to cleaner energy, Eswatini faces economic losses if it does not invest in renewables. This is according to the policy brief that was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Eswatini, examining the complex interplay of factors shaping the Southern African kingdom''s energy landscape, from security to
With its NDC, Eswatini has set its first economy-wide emissions reduction target of 5 percent by 2030 compared to business as usual. To reach this goal, the country plans to increase the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix by
• To strive to provide all households with access to modern energy by 2030. • To develop 40 MW Solar PV and 40 MW Biomass project by 2024 • To ensure energy security by 2026 (baseload generation capacity) • To provide adequate supply of energy to drive the economic recovery
The evolution of Eswatini''s energy in renewable sector bears the potential for significant national benefits, including enhanced energy security, reduced import dependency, and diminished greenhouse gas emissions.
The evolution of Eswatini''s energy in renewable sector bears the potential for significant national benefits, including enhanced energy security, reduced import dependency, and diminished greenhouse gas emissions.
The level of the framework for energy efficiency development in Eswatini is low. There is an Energy Efficiency policy adopted in 2019 with specific energy efficiency targets at the national level set for the power sector. The National Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan, adopted in 2020, targets a reduction in annual electricity
A nation that has long relied on neighboring South Africa and Mozambique for unsustainable fossil fuel-based electricity imports, renewable energy in Eswatini is quickly diversifying. The transformative journey
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $140.6 million loan to advance Eswatini''s socioeconomic development by funding critical road infrastructure in the Lubombo and Shiselweni regions. The loan will fund upgrading a 105.9 km section of the Siphofaneni-Sithobelath-Maloma-Nsoko (MR14) and Maloma-Siphambanweni (MR21) roads
Energy development in Eswatini is guided by the National Energy Policy of 2018. Since then, the country''s energy sector has been undergoing rapid transformation with the liberalization of the electricity sector to encourage private sector investment. The changes include the introduction of new policies, enactment of new laws, establishment of
A nation that has long relied on neighboring South Africa and Mozambique for unsustainable fossil fuel-based electricity imports, renewable energy in Eswatini is quickly diversifying. The transformative journey culminated at the COP26 conference, where Eswatini committed to an ambitious 50% surge in renewable energy production by 2030.
Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority is a statutory Energy Regulatory Body established through the Energy Regulatory Act, 2007 (Act No.2 of 2007). The Mandate of ESERA is the administration of Electricity Act, 2007 (Act No.3 of 2007), with the primary and core responsibilities of exercising control over the electricity supply industry (ESI) and regulation of generation, transmission
Speaking on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati III at COP26, the Prime Minister of Eswatini, His Excellency Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, pledged that the country will. increase the share of renewable energy to 50% in the electricity mix by 2030 relative to 2010 levels through the adoption of solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and solar water heater
If you have agreements with companies outside Eswatini in the Common Monetary Area (CMA) (like paying insurance premiums to South African companies) using Cross-Border Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Debit Orders, there have been changes made. Bitcoin Surpasses Us$100K Mark Amid Optimism over Trump''S Return to the White House. Looming
Africa-Press – Eswatini. Government has since confirmed Nomsa Busile Simelane as the new Accountant General (AG). For the past two years, Simelane, who is a Chartered Accountant, has been the acting AG following the retirement of
On a return visit to . the clinic, the energy company found that nurses and health workers were making use of the hot water as most of them and elite actors in Eswatini''s energy network
A nation that has long relied on neighboring South Africa and Mozambique for unsustainable fossil fuel-based electricity imports, renewable energy in Eswatini is quickly diversifying. The transformative journey culminated at the COP26 conference, where Eswatini committed to an ambitious 50% surge in renewable energy production by 2030.
Eswatini’s energy revolution is a testament to its dedication to sustainability and self-sufficiency. As Eswatini strides into the future with renewable energy, the convergence of local innovation, international collaboration and growth-oriented policies promises to illuminate every corner of the nation.
The key challenge facing the country’s energy system is a lack of security of energy supply: Eswatini imports around 70 percent of its power, despite being well-endowed with conventional and renewable energy resources, including coal, solar, hydro, wind and biomass residues from the sugar and forestry industries.
At present, the state-owned Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) holds a majority share in Eswatini’s energy market. Tasked with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within the country, the EEC operates three hydropower plants and one diesel power plant, with a combined capacity of approximately 70 megawatts (MW).
These resources could meet the entire national demand for electricity if fully exploited, whilst the excess energy could provide exporting opportunities to Eswatini’s neighbours. The overall goal for the Eswatini energy system is therefore to reduce dependency on electricity imports.
Through sustained investment in solar, wind, and biomass projects, Eswatini stands poised to emerge as a regional pioneer in renewable energy and fulfil its ambitious energy goals by 2034.
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