2-590: Botswana Power Corporation ( BPC ) is a state-owned company for electrical power generation, transmission and distribution in Botswana. It was established in 1970 and is currently the only electricity supplier in the country. BPC represents Botswana in the Southern African Power Pool . Morupule Power Station (coal-fired) in Palapye supplies 80% of domestically generated electricity, however
4-406: The country is dependent on importing energy from its neighbours. Its capacity is estimated to be around 132 MW. The region's main power supplier, South Africa , is experiencing its own problems with under-capacity blackouts. A plan to boost Morupule station with four new 150 MW units is underway and gathering financial support from several sources. Botswana Power Corporation was formed in 1970 after
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