Tainan, Taiwan – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini toured three major renewable energy projects in Tainan, Taiwan, on Thursday, 6 August 2026, as part of a push to attract Taiwanese investment into Eswatini’s power sector.
What was visited and why
The delegation began at Hengs Technology Co. Ltd, a leading solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm with more than 28 years in the industry. They then moved to Jhih-Guang Energy Corp, a subsidiary of Ta Ya Green Energy Technology, which runs Taiwan’s first large-scale 85-megawatt fishery-solar symbiosis project across 114 hectares, backed by major energy storage facilities. The final stop was Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City, a high-tech and green energy industrial park that supports Taiwan’s net-zero ambitions and work in artificial intelligence and smart technology research.
Eswatini’s energy push
During the engagements, Dlamini outlined Eswatini’s plan to accelerate economic growth through industrialisation, supported by reliable and sustainable power. He said government aims to expand generation capacity to attract large-scale industrial investment and make the country a more competitive destination for investors. 
“Eswatini is presently undertaking an ambitious programme to expand its energy generation capacity in support of industrialisation and economic growth,” he said. “We are seeking strategic investors in the energy sector, with a target of developing projects capable of generating a minimum of 100 megawatts each.”
“Our broader national objective is to exceed 1 000 megawatts of additional generation capacity in order to provide reliable baseload power for the industries we are establishing and to secure our country’s long-term energy future.”
Dlamini said Taiwan’s progress in renewables was a key reason for the visit. “We have been greatly encouraged by Taiwan’s remarkable achievements in renewable energy, particularly in the deployment of advanced solar generation, battery storage systems, and innovative technologies that ensure the stability and reliability of green energy.”
“It is for this reason that we have come to Tainan – to learn from your success, to exchange ideas, and, most importantly, to extend a cordial invitation for your company to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini and explore the investment opportunities that await.”
“We are confident that, working together, we can build a mutually beneficial partnership that advances sustainable development, creates shared prosperity, and further strengthens the enduring friendship between Eswatini and Taiwan.”
Taiwanese firms show interest
The three institutions said they were keen to partner with Eswatini and explore collaboration on smart, sustainable energy solutions, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with emaSwati students in Taipei
On the margins of his official visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), Dlamini also met emaSwati students studying in Taiwan during a brief engagement at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. He commended them for serving as exemplary ambassadors of the Kingdom and urged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to their studies.
