The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority has invited mini-grid developers to express interest in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Bulimeni solar photovoltaic-battery mini-grids project.

The Bulimeni community of the Shiselweni region, comprising 92 households with 60 designated to receive mini-grid power, has been chosen due to challenges in extending the national grid.

The project is part of the Africa mini-grids programme supported by the Global Environment Facility, the United Nations Development Programme and other international partners. It aligns with Eswatini’s National Energy Policy 2018 and its Energy Masterplan 2034, which aim to achieve universal energy access and increase renewable energy investments.

Private developers selected for the 20-year Bulimeni mini-grids project will receive a subsidy of up to 45% of capital expenditure.

Interested developers have until August 23 to submit their expressions of interest. For more details, click here.