Power networks/Botswana

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Country Information
Botswana (BW)
Botswana flag

References
OpenStreetMaprelation 1889339
WikidataQ963
WikipédiaBotswana
Country characteristics
ContinentAfrica
Population2,480,244
Area581,737 km2
GDP20.4 B$
Language(s)English
Electrical Network
Generation capacity828 MW (OSM)
Power line length5,264 km (OSM)
Frequency... Hz
Transmission lines voltages (kV)66 - 132 - 220 - 400
Data from Wikidata (last update 2025-09-13)
and OpenInfraMap (last update 2025-09-13)

This page has been created through the power networks country page template. Check the template page for more information on how to complete it.

High-voltage Electrical Network

State of the map

TODO : Take a JOSM screenshot of the country current power network. More info in power networks country page template

Network description

Voltages and frequency

Frequency : TODO Hz

Network Voltage Comments Appearance
Transmission 66000
Transmission 132000
Transmission 220000
Transmission 400000

These values are used for quality control in some OSM tools. If you change them, please also report it by creating an issue on GitHub. More information about country voltage QA.

Operators

Operator Network Wikidata Website Wikipedia Operating area Information Label Taginfo
TODO {{{network}}} Q99999
WhatLinksHere
TODO TODO operator=TODO
operator:wikidata=Q99999
operator=TODO

Interconnections

Neighbour country Structure name Year of commissioning Technology Voltage Local end Foreign end OSM circuit Notes
TODO xxx

Planned projects

  • ...

Data Sources

Source License Date Suitable for OSM Notes
Botswana Power Corporation - Generation Facilities, Transmission, Distribution grids ? no -
Transmission Grid Projects ? no -
xxx ? no -


Network statistics

Botswana has 58 power plants totalling 828 MW and 5,264 km of power lines mapped on OpenStreetMap (from OpenInfraMap, last update 2025-09-13)


Power line

From Official Sources (last update 2025-10-21)
Power Lines Voltage Length Circuit or Line Source Date
66kv Unknown Unsure https://www.bpc.bw/portfolio-items/gaborone-power-project/#:~:text=Botswana%E2%80%99s%20national%20electricity%20grid%20comprises,transmission%20operating%20at%2066kV 2025
132kv 2162 km Unsure https://www.bpc.bw/portfolio-items/gaborone-power-project/#:~:text=Botswana%E2%80%99s%20national%20electricity%20grid%20comprises,transmission%20operating%20at%2066kV 2025
220kv 2200 km Unsure https://www.bpc.bw/portfolio-items/gaborone-power-project/#:~:text=Botswana%E2%80%99s%20national%20electricity%20grid%20comprises,transmission%20operating%20at%2066kV 2025
400kv 1246 km Unsure https://www.bpc.bw/portfolio-items/gaborone-power-project/#:~:text=Botswana%E2%80%99s%20national%20electricity%20grid%20comprises,transmission%20operating%20at%2066kV 2025
Total 5608 km Unsure https://www.bpc.bw/portfolio-items/gaborone-power-project/#:~:text=Botswana%E2%80%99s%20national%20electricity%20grid%20comprises,transmission%20operating%20at%2066kV 2025
Power Lines Voltage Length
From OpenInfraMap, last update 2025-09-13
< 10 kV 0 km
10 kV - 25 kV 0 km
25 kV - 52 kV 0 km
52 kV - 132 kV 402 km
132 kV - 220 kV 1,810 km
220 kV - 330 kV 1,544 km
330 kV - 550 kV 849 km
> 550 kV 0 km
No voltage tagged 656 km
Total 5,264 km


Electricity generation

Mapping process and community

Mapping success stories

TODO : Success stories are designed to highlight important contributions. Have you significantly improved the cartography of a country (added a new line, a power station, etc.)? Don't be shy, let us know below.

  • Example : NAME [DATE YYYY-MM-DD]: My success stories in words.

Encountered problems and places to improve

  • ....

Use of mapping strategies

TODO : Mapping strategies refer to Power networks/Guidelines#Mapping strategies. They are used for a methodical improvement of the OSM database. Once you have fully applied a strategy in this country, you should add or update your name, the date, the strategy, and a comment below. This way, other users can see whether it is worthwhile to carry out further investigations.

  • Example : Search for "Unfinished major power lines" - last time applied by XXX [2025-MM-DD]
  • .... - last time applied by XXX [2025-MM-DD]

References