Commercial Operation Started for Phase 2 of 120 MW Solar Farm in Botswana

Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy provider, has started commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana.

The Mmadinare Solar Cluster is Scatec’s first project portfolio in Botswana, where the first phase has been operational since March this year. The power plant will generate predictable revenues from a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Botswana Power Corporation, the national utility. Scatec owns 100% of the project portfolio, but expects to reduce its long-term economic interest by inviting additional equity partners.

The first phase of the project became commercially operational in March 2025. Together, the two power plants are expected to generate 280 GWh of clean energy annually, which is enough to power approximately 20,000 households, leading to an estimated abatement of 380,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Scatec will provide Operation & Maintenance and Asset Management services to the power plants.