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Does Namibia have solar power?

Namibia is one of the sunniest countries in the world, making solar power an excellent source of renewable energy. NamPower has been promoting the integration of solar energy into its electricity generation portfolio by supporting large-scale solar projects, such as the Ohorongo Solar Power Plant and the Benjy Solar Power Plant.

Where does Namibia get its electricity from?

Namibia currently imports up to 70% of its electricity from neighbouring countries including South Africa and Zambia. Like most Southern African countries, a large proportion of the electricity used is generated from fossil fuel sources like coal.

What are the key policies and initiatives guiding Namib-IA's renewables sector?

There have been five key policies and initiatives guiding the trajectory of Namib-ia’s renewables sector. These are the White Paper on Energy Policy (1998), the Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff (REFIT) Programme (2011), the National Renewable Energy Policy (2017) and the Namibia Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy (2022).

Which power plants are located in Namibia?

Hydropower Plants: NamPower operates hydropower plants such as the Ruacana Power Station, which is the largest electricity producer in Namibia, located on the Kunene River. The Ruacana plant contributes significantly to the nation’s power supply, especially during periods of peak demand.

Should Namibia Rethink Energy extraction & sup-ply?

However, as the climate crisis calls for action across the planet, nations have become incentivised to rethink the norms of energy extraction and sup-ply. Namibia is a nation that is undeniably naturally positioned for a thriving renewables sector. Namibia’s location uniquely aligns it with abundant renewable resources.

How much solar irradiation does Namibia produce a year?

As a result, our annual solar irradiation reaches values from 2 200 to 2 400 kWh/m2. To put this into perspective, the amount of sunlight received by only one square metre of Namibian land over a year holds the energy equivalent to powering a significant portion—around 20-24%—of a typical household’s annual energy needs.