Phakalane Power Station

Photovoltaic power station in Phakalane, Botswana

Phakalane Power Station
  • Standard PV
Site area2.3 hectares
Power generation
Nameplate capacity1.3 MW[1]
Annual net outputN/A (Pilot plant)
External links
Websitehttp://www.bpc.bw
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Phakalane Power Station is a photovoltaic pilot power plant located in Phakalane, Botswana. The power station was funded through a Japanese grant which was part of Prime Minister Hatoyama's initiative[2][3] strategy called Cool Earth Partnership aimed at supporting developing countries in their efforts to combat global warming.[4] The Cool Earth Partnership is part of the initiatives which saw Hatoyama win the Sustainable Development Leadership Award in 2010.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kedikilwe Commissions Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
  2. ^ Hatoyama Initiative
  3. ^ Hatoyama Initiative: Is That All There Is?
  4. ^ Botswana benefits from Japan's cool earth partnership
  5. ^ "Press Release". Business Wire. 5 February 2010. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.


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