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The Kingdom of Eswatini has taken another significant step towards a more secure and sustainable energy future following the official launch of construction of the Innovent 10 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Nsoko.

The project, developed by Innovent under Eswatini’s 75 MW Solar PV Independent Power Producer (IPP) Procurement Programme, will increase domestic electricity generation, diversify the country’s energy mix and reduce reliance on imported electricity.

The Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Energy officially launched the construction phase during a ceremony attended by Government officials, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, representatives from ESERA, the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), Innovent and members of the local community. The event concluded with the Acting Minister symbolically mixing cement and laying bricks at the project site to mark the commencement of construction.

Once operational, the solar PV plant is expected to:

• Generate approximately 26 GWh of clean electricity annually
• Supply electricity equivalent to the needs of more than 20,000 emaSwati
• Avoid an estimated 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year
• Create more than 80 jobs during construction, with priority given to local communities
• Provide skills development opportunities for local workers while creating 10 permanent operational positions

The Innovent Nsoko Solar PV Project is one of several projects being developed under Eswatini’s 75 MW Solar PV Procurement Programme, supporting the country’s broader objective of increasing renewable energy generation, enhancing energy security and building a more resilient electricity sector.

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