Namibia smart power distribution system

Does Namibia have a power grid?

Many of Namibia’s un-electrified areas are far away from the grid and are characterised by low population densities and/or highly dispersed settlements. Often, it is neither technically nor economically justifiable to provide access to electricity by way of a grid connection.

Do Namibians really need electricity?

To date, more than half of Namibia’s population does not benefit from access to electricity. It is generally accepted that grid supplies cannot effectively be made available to everyone.

Does Namibia have a utility business model?

Namibian utility business models make little or no provision for effectively providing electricity services to those that remain beyond the immediate reach of their grid infrastructure.

What is Namibia's electricity industry structure?

An overview of Namibia’s electricity industry structure is provided in Annexure B. The MME has the primary responsibility to implement the National Electrification Policy. It is the institutional anchor that coordinates all matters relating to national electrification. Where appropriate, the MME delegates activities to other entities.

Who pays for electricity in Namibia?

Electricity infrastructure in urban formal areas is usually paid for by end-users through the sale of serviced land, while in urban informal areas it is usually funded by the distributor. Many of Namibia’s un-electrified areas are far away from the grid and are characterised by low population densities and/or highly dispersed settlements.

Is electricity a National Challenge in Namibia?

The Government of Namibia is cognisant of the fact that access to electricity remains a national challenge. Particularly in rural Namibia, access to electricity is often significantly underdeveloped, especially when compared to most urban centres.