What is Frazer solar doing in Eswatini?

Frazer Solar has developed a large-scale solar-storage project in Eswatini to supply electricity to the SADC grid for IPP client Frazium Energy. Upon commissioning, this will be one of the largest battery projects in Africa. CSR is a key focus for Frazer Solar.

How is the Swazi government advancing its energy infrastructure?

In collaboration with private entities and foreign aid programs, the Swazi government is taking crucial and necessary steps to advance its energy infrastructure and deliver power to the 17% of the population (more than 200,000 people) living without it.

What is the main energy source in Eswatini?

Hydroelectric power currently stands as one of the most prominent energy sources in Eswatini. The EEC operates four hydropower plants, constituting 15% of the country’s electricity production and plans to bolster the existing infrastructure.

Why is hydroelectric power important in Eswatini?

Projects such as these conserve millions of liters of fuel throughout their lifetime and ensure year-round reliable and sustainable electrification for public facilities. Hydroelectric power currently stands as one of the most prominent energy sources in Eswatini.

Is Eswatini a sustainable country?

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.

How can the Swazi government re-electrify emerging economies?

Through hands-on investment and partnerships with private corporations, the Swazi government exemplifies how emerging economies can electrify their populations with cutting-edge renewable energy technology. There is still much work and foreign investment can accelerate the process.