By: Pumps Africa

The government of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s KP Group to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The agreement, between Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group subsidiaries, aims to support Botswana’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.

The partnership establishes a framework for the joint development of renewable power generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure, with an estimated capital investment of about $4 billion. The initiative is projected to increase Botswana's renewable energy capacity to nearly 5 GW. It also includes plans to construct and upgrade high-voltage transmission lines within the country and strengthen interconnections with neighboring nations to facilitate regional power trade.

As part of the collaboration, KP Group will provide 30 scholarships annually to Botswana citizens in fields related to renewable energy and engineering to support local skills development and knowledge transfer.

Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, stated that the MoU represents a significant step toward a sustainable energy future, accelerating clean energy deployment and delivering economic and environmental benefits. KP Group’s Founding Promoter, Dr. Faruk G. Patel, highlighted Botswana’s solar and wind potential and the partnership’s role in supporting the country’s net-zero ambitions while enabling regional clean energy exports.

The agreement underscores Botswana’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels through international partnerships. For KP Group, this marks a strategic international expansion, aligning with its goal to reach a 10 GW renewable portfolio by 2030.