The government of Botswana has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s KP Group to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure, in a move aimed at supporting Botswana’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.
The agreement, signed between Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group entities KPI Green Energy, KP Energy, and KP Green Engineering creates a framework for planning and delivering renewable power projects and associated transmission networks. The partnership is expected to strengthen Botswana’s energy security and position the country as a regional exporter of clean electricity.
Under the MoU, the two parties plan to jointly develop renewable energy and infrastructure projects with an estimated capital investment of about US $4bn. The initiative is projected to raise Botswana’s renewable energy capacity to nearly 5 GW. It also includes the construction and upgrading of high-voltage transmission lines within Botswana, as well as stronger interconnections with neighbouring countries to support cross-border power trade.
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Objectives
As part of the collaboration, KP Group will provide 30 scholarships each year to Botswana citizens in fields such as renewable energy, engineering, sustainability, and related disciplines. The programme is designed to support skills development, local capacity building, and long-term knowledge transfer to underpin Botswana’s clean energy transition.
Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Hon. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, said the partnership represents a significant step toward a sustainable and secure energy future. She noted that the MoU would help accelerate clean energy deployment, enhance regional power connectivity, deliver lasting economic and environmental benefits, and empower young people through targeted skills development.
KP Group’s Founding Promoter, Dr. Faruk G. Patel, said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing the energy transition through scalable and sustainable solutions. He highlighted Botswana’s strong solar and wind potential and said the partnership would support the country’s net-zero ambitions while creating long-term economic value and enabling regional clean energy exports.
KP Group will lead technical and commercial activities across the project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, design, financing, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation and maintenance of renewable and storage assets.
The MoU underscores Botswana’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels through international partnerships. For KP Group, the deal marks a strategic expansion beyond India, complementing its existing 6 GW renewable portfolio and its target of reaching 10 GW by 2030. The group is also expanding into green hydrogen and ammonia, battery energy storage systems, and offshore and floating solar technologies.
