Botswana plans to construct 750 small-scale biogas digesters nationwide by 2026, aiming to reduce carbon footprint in the energy sector, an official announced, on Tuesday.
“This development demonstrates that Botswana supports the global transition to clean energy,” said Lefoko Moagi, Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy.
Moagi made the remarks when addressing councillors during a full council session in Francistown, the southern African country’s second-largest city.
In November 2019, Botswana joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a comprehensive biogas programme.
The primary use of biogas includes cooking, heating and lighting purposes.
According to Moagi, Botswana has developed a capacity for biogas investment and enhanced agro-waste management and regulations.
The country aims to train 200 biogas builders by leveraging existing expertise.
“Botswana still relies on fossil fuels for energy production. It has, however, set ambitious targets to increase the contribution of renewable energy to 30 per cent by 2030.
“The country also plans to reduce carbon emissions to 15 per cent by the same year,” Moagi said.
By setting such an ambitious target, Moagi said Botswana fully understands its responsibility to safeguard the planet for future generations.
According to him, this underscores the country’s dedication to being part of the global green energy solutions. (Xinhua)
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