Who is Lesotho electricity company?

The Lesotho Electricity Company has worked closely with the Government on its rural electrification roll-out programme over the past few years, and it subsequently has facilitated the connections required to reach new customers on the electricity grid.

What is Lesotho solar energy society?

Lesotho Solar Energy Society (LeSES) acts as a platform for the industry and clean energy expert groups to exchange information and implementation of an industry code of practice. Hlotse, Leribe, Lesotho. Decentralized renewable energy production (biogas and solar) and energy saving technologies (stoves), technical training.

Who supplies electricity in Lesotho?

In the present day, LEC remains the sole supplier of electricity operating within Lesotho, as well as holding the title of one of the first parastatals in the country. “Our Company operates under the obligation to supply power to all customers within our service territory,” continues the Company.

How much electricity does Lesotho produce?

Lesotho produces about 72 MW from hydropower (Meula). It has about 150 MW peak power and imports more than 70 MW mainly from Mozambique (29% of peak demand) and 20% of its peak demand from South Africa. The electricity supply accounts only for +-50% in the energy mix.

What are the main energy sources in Lesotho?

Over 95% of rural households in Lesotho predominantly use energy fuels that include such as paraffin, candles, fuelwood, dung and coal for lighting, cooking, lighting and space heating.

Who owns Lesotho electricity generation company (LegCo)?

The Lesotho Electricity Generation Company (LEGCO) is a company wholly owned by the Government of Lesotho. LEGCO was incorporated on the 29 th January 2020 as a public company under the Companies Act of 2011. It commenced its full operations on the 1 st September 2020.