Lobatse Leather Park
Solar Project.
A proposed 30-33 MW solar IPP supporting Botswana’s meat and leather value chain in Lobatse.
Co-located with the Leather Park and BMC facilities. Designed under the BPC grid connection framework and BERA IPP licensing regime.
Capacity
30-33 MW
Location
Lobatse, Botswana
Framework
BPC + BERA
Phase
Pre-feasibility
01 / Project Pillars
Power, regulation, offtake.
Four load-bearing components, each anchored to Botswana’s established IPP and PPA framework.
Generation Capacity
Proposed 30-33 MW solar installation co-located with the Lobatse Leather Park and BMC anchor facilities.
Power Offtake
Direct supply to the Leather Park tannery, finishing and manufacturing lines. Surplus exported to BPC grid under IPP framework.
Grid Interconnection
BPC grid connection enquiry and interconnection study. Designed to BPC technical standards from inception.
Regulatory Licensing
BERA (Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority) IPP generation licence under Botswana's established IPP and PPA frameworks.
02 / Approval Pathway
Regulatory roadmap.
Each step must be completed before construction can begin. Status as of current structuring phase.
BPC Grid Connection Enquiry
Application to Botswana Power Corporation for grid connection assessment and interconnection study.
Pre-Feasibility Study
Technical and financial pre-feasibility covering solar generation, storage options, and grid integration.
EIA Screening
Environmental Impact Assessment for solar development and supporting infrastructure.
BERA Licensing Review
Regulatory review with Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority for IPP generation licence.
Offtaker Engagement
Engagement with BPC and Leather Park tenants for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structuring.
EPC Partner Selection
Selection of EPC contractor, technology partners and co-investors for Phase 1 execution.
03 / Strategic Value
Why solar, why now.
Industrial Power
Reliable, low-cost power for tannery, finishing and manufacturing operations
ESG Credentials
Renewable energy backing strengthens ESG positioning for luxury buyer compliance
Grid Revenue
Surplus generation sold to BPC under IPP framework — second revenue line
Cost Stability
Long-tenor PPA insulates the Leather Park from grid tariff inflation
Carbon Reporting
ISO 14064 alignment and Higg FEM-compatible emissions baseline from day one
Cluster Effect
Anchor power infrastructure attracts downstream industrial tenants to the SEZ
Transparency Note
The solar project is in pre-feasibility and structuring phase. No construction, generation licence or PPA has been signed. All figures are indicative pending feasibility study and BPC interconnection assessment.
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