Solar project to cut power imports
MAFETENG – A new solar project in Ha-Ramarothole in Mafeteng district is expected to generate enough electricity and significantly reduce Lesotho’s reliance on power imports.
That was the message that was relayed to villagers during a consultative meeting held last week.
The project is also expected to create at least 200 jobs in its initial phase.
The villagers pleaded with the Lesotho Energy and Water Authority (LEWA) to speedily facilitate the issuance of a licence for Neo 1 Solar Project.
Neo 1 Solar Project is a subsidiary of OnePower Lesotho (Pty) Ltd which was given the job to supply power for the rural community in the area.