Eswatini Opens Bids for Solar Minigrid

Key Figures & Findings: The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has launched a call for bids for the Bulimeni Solar PV + Battery Minigrid Project, in partnership with the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP). The project aims to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to the Bulimeni Community in the Shiselweni Region, advancing Eswatini’s renewable energy transition and expanding rural electrification

Statistics & Insights:

• Project Scope: The tender is for the design, part-financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a Solar PV plus Battery Minigrid facility.

• Location: The facility will be built in the Bulimeni Community in the Shiselweni Region.

• Bid Deadlines: The compulsory pre-bid site visit is 7 November 2025, and the bid closing date is 3 December 2025.

Future Implications: The main objective is to ease pressure on the national power grid during peak demand hours and reduce reliance on diesel generators and imported fossil fuels. By blending public policy with private investment, the initiative could enhance grid stability and accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality 

Source: Africa Minigrids Program

Quick Take: Sun meets storage — Eswatini’s minigrid call could power a new era of rural electrification. ☀️🔋