Lesotho Power Base Station

How much electricity does Lesotho generate?

Lesotho currently generates electricity through the Muela Hydro Power Station which only provides 72MW and this is not enough to meet the country’s base load estimated at 160MW. The situation is even worse during peak hours, especially in winter.

Who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Lesotho electricity generation company?

The Lesotho Electricity Generation Company, as the operator of the project, will take over the operation and maintenance of the project after the completion of the project. At that time, the contractor plans to train the engineers of LEGCO in operation and maintenance so that they can be competent for the work.

Will Lesotho be able to participate in SADC energy trade?

The situation is even worse during peak hours, especially in winter. This development will further afford Lesotho an opportunity to participate in the energy trade within the SADC Region through the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP).

Who regulates urban water and sewerage services in Lesotho?

In 2007 the Government decided that the Lesotho Electricity Authority (LEA) should be transformed to be a multi-sector regulatory body assuming additional powers to regulate urban water and sewerage services in the country. LEWA officially started regulating both electricity and urban water and sewerage services sector on May, 2013.

Where will Lesotho's first wind farm be built?

As part of this project, manufacturing facilities will be built in Lesotho and South Africa. The project involves the development of 42-turbine Letseng wind farm and has been approved by the Lesotho government. Lesotho’s first 25-35MW wind facility will be located near the diamond mine of Letseng La Terai in the highlands of Lesotho.

Who owns Lesotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO)?

LEC is wholly owned by the Government of Lesotho (GoL). The Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO) is a parastatal of the Government of Lesotho. The primary responsibility of the Corporation is the establishment and development of Basotho-owned enterprises.