Namibia wetility energy

Can Namibia generate energy from renewable sources?

With ample sunshine and wind resources (on the coast), Namibia has the capability to generate significant energy from renewable sources.

Does Namibia have a solar power plant?

The government, the ECB, and NamPower have all expressed interest in grid-connected solar and wind renewable solutions, and in May 2015, Namibia inaugurated its first-ever solar power plant – a 4.5 MW plant – which represents one percent of the country’s current production of energy.

Why is Namibia not getting enough electricity?

Namibia’s domestic electricity supply has failed to keep pace with rising demand, and Namibia generates less than half of the energy it consumes.

What are the main energy sources in Namibia?

Namibia’s main energy sources are petroleum, hydropower, imported electricity and imported coal. Currently, less than 50% of the population has access to power. The country’s traditional generation capacity consists of a mix of hydropower, coal, diesel and thermal.

Will Namibia introduce nuclear power into its domestic mix?

Namibia has stated its interest in introducing nuclear power into its domestic mix. The desire (and need) to move away from the traditional energy mix, coupled with Namibia’s potential for renewable energy generation, resulted in several reforms over the last few years aimed at attracting IPPs.

How does Namibia get its electricity from South Africa?

These domestic electricity generation plants, however, supply less than one-third of power consumption. As a result, Namibia imports most of its electricity primarily through bilateral contracts with South Africa’s national power utility (Eskom) and to a lesser extent, the Southern Africa Power Pool.