Lesotho’s domestic electricity generation is 99.8% renewable, primarily from hydropower. However, the country remains highly dependent on imports and traditional biomass to meet its total energy needs. The ‘Muela Hydropower Plant (72 MW) is the backbone of domestic production. In 2024, hydro generation reached 492.5 GWh, up from 468 GWh in 2023. The Ha Ramarothole Solar PV Park (Phase I) added 30 MW of capacity in 2023. Monthly production from this plant averages approximately 5 MWh injected into the national grid. Domestic supply does not meet peak demand, requiring Lesotho to import over 50% to 69% of its electricity from South Africa (Eskom) and Mozambique (EDM) via the Southern African Power Pool.

Lesotho is emerging as a potential leader in the African green hydrogen sector by leveraging its abundant renewable resources (water, wind, solar) to produce clean energy, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports. Recent initiatives include researching electrolysis technologies to power vehicles and industry, with a focus on utilizing Lesotho’s water resources. While still in the developmental phase, the potential to integrate green hydrogen into the national energy strategy aims to foster industrialization, economic growth, and energy self-sufficiency.

As of 2026, there’s no information indicating that Lesotho is actually producing green hydrogen.