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.

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 controls the energy sector in Lesotho?

There are other Ministries or agencies with overarching influence over the energy sector: Ministry of Development Planning; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Mining; Ministry of Public Works and Transport; Water Commission; and Lesotho Revenue Authority. Lesotho Electricity Corporation (LEC) generates, transmits, and distributes electricity.

What are the potential energy resources in Lesotho?

Potential grid and off‐grid renewable energy resources in Lesotho include hydro power, solar and wind energy.   Biomass can also be considered where the material can be transformed to produce electricity either through direct combustion or via biogas. Hydro and pumped Storage

How do households use energy in Lesotho?

Households in Lesotho require energy mainly for lighting, cooking, and space heating.  Data show that there is a difference in level of energy access and hence use between urban and rural households in Lesotho, with a higher proportion of urban households having access to more modern forms of energy compared to rural households.

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.