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Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority has published a list of the pre-qualified bidders for a tender for the development of 40 MW of solar generation capacity by

of the solar farm at the Edwaleni hydropower plant (HPP) in Matsapha, main Eswatini. Planned to span a location of 45 ha (111 acres), it will certainly be

Eswatini has launched the inaugural project in its 75-MW solar procurement program, a milestone for a small grid that’s long relied on imported electricity. By sequencing construction-ready sites and standardizing contracts, the initiative aims to add dependable daytime capacity, lower wholesale costs, and build local engineering capability—foundations for broader electrification and economic development. The model borrows proven ideas: bankable PPAs, clear interconnection milestones, and competitive bidding that still leaves room for quality. Expect modern technical specs—bifacial modules on trackers, string inverters, and robust plant controllers tuned for frequency/voltage support on weaker networks. Over time, co-located storage can shift late-afternoon energy into the evening and provide grid-forming services that reduce blackouts during contingencies. Local content and training will matter. Programs that bring technicians into commissioning and O&M create durable jobs while improving availability. With development finance institutions increasingly targeting high-impact, smaller grids, Eswatini’s approach could draw concessional funding that further trims tariffs.   It’s early days, but the template is promising: modest in size, strong on execution, and replicable across Southern Africa where sunlight is abundant but capacity additions have lagged. 

Frazer Solar has authorized a binding agreement with the Federal government of Eswatini (Swaziland) for a 100MW solar panel project, which will certainly be the

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