BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Report TitleElectricity in Lesotho Report SubtitleCountry profile of power market trends and investment opportunities Report Code Publication DateJanuary 2014 Report TypeEnergy Report Size Pages25 Tables9 Figures9 Report Details

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BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 1: Front Page Lead Graphic and Quote Figure 2.2 Lesotho tariffs by sector (M/kWh) Table 8 shows the tariffs for power on the LEC system. The domestic tariff was set at M0.839/kWh (roughly US$0.08/kWh) and the general purpose tariff was M0.941/kWh. Against this the high voltage (hv) industrial tariff was M0.149, the same as the high voltage commercial tariff. The lv tariffs for industrial and commercial consumers are equally low at M0.161/kWh.

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 2: Introduction, market background and USPs Lesotho is a small land-locked state within the borders of South Africa. It is one of Africa’s poorest nations and suffers from overcrowding, forcing many of the working age population to emigrate to its larger neighbour. The electricity network in Lesotho is limited with around one quarter of the population provided with access to the grid. Most of the country’s power is provided by one hydropower plant, but this cannot meet national demand and the shortfall is supplied from South Africa and Mozambique via the South African Power Pool. Supply constraints within Southern Africa are making it more difficult for countries like Lesotho to import power and the country needs to expand its own capacity if it is to avoid serious load shedding problems in coming years. The country has significant hydropower potential, which there are already plans to develop in conjunction with South Africa, and also wind potential. However all such development with depend on outside investment, as the country does not have the resources to fund development itself.

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 3: Key features of this report An overview of the electricity market in Lesotho. Power supply data covering production, imports and exports and the main production sources. Power demand data by market sector and tariff data. An overview of the structure of the electricity sector with government and private sector companies as well as the regulatory status. Power demand forecasts and the development of the power sector to meet expected growth. Transmission system expansion plans.

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 4: Key benefits from reading this report What are the key energy resources in Lesotho for power production. How is the country overcoming the effects of power shortage? What are the key developments in electricity infrastructure? Who are the key players in market? What are the investment opportunities in the country?

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 5: Key Market Issues This report is a Country Profile, covering:- Power generation capacity by fuel input Electricity networks Current power market trends Generation growth Investment opportunities Future project plans

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 6: Key findings of this report 1.Annual consumption of refined petroleum products was estimated to be 1,777 barrels/day, all imported. 2.The Lesotho transmission system is restricted to the lowland region of the north west and south west of the country. 3.The main transmission system voltage is 132kV, used to bring power from Muela to the main urban centres, and to interconnect with the South African grid. 4.The largest sector by consumption was the domestic sector, which consumed 193,210MWh during the year 5.Overall tariffs have increase steeply in recent years, in order to match the cost of supply.

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 7: Key questions answered by this report 1.How does Lesotho generate its electricity? 2.What is the status of the national electricity market? 3.What are the key developments in electricity infrastructure? 4.Who are the key players in market? 5.What are the future prospects for investment in Lesotho?

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 8: Key areas covered by the report Key products/categories profiled: Energy Electricity in Lesotho – Country profile of power market trends and investment opportunities Key regions/countries covered: Africa - Lesotho

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 9: Research methodology Methodology: Secondary research This has been conducted by Paul Breeze – an energy specialist for 28 years. He has gathered together an unique set of studies and research papers. In all, the report cites over 30 separate sources.

BI Marketing Analyst input into report marketing Section 10: Author biography and contact details Name: Dr Paul Breeze Biography: Dr Paul Breeze has specialized in the electricity sector for the past 28 years. He is contributing editor for the monthly international magazine for the power industry, Modern Power Systems, and as freelance writer he has contributed to The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Observer and The Economist. In addition to the power sector, Paul Breeze’s interests include science and the computer industry.