Local electricity generation accounted for 43.1% (194,110 MWh) of the 450,734 MWh supplied to Namibia’s domestic economy in February 2026, with imports making up the remaining 56.9% (256,624 MWh), according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
The Ruacana hydropower station remained the largest source of local generation, producing 156,057 MWh, equivalent to 80.4% of total domestic output. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) contributed 17.3% (33,653 MWh), while the Omburu PV solar power station accounted for 2.3% (4,400 MWh).
“The Van Eck coal power station, Anixas I diesel power station, and Anixas II diesel power station did not generate any electricity during the period under review,” the NSA said.
The Electricity Import Index rose by 5.1% month-on-month in February 2026, compared to a 21.4% increase in January. On a year-on-year basis, the index increased by 49.4%.
“The electricity import index in February 2026 moderated, recording a month-on-month increase of 5.1%, down from a 21.4% rise in the preceding month. On a year-on-year basis, the index grew by 49.4%,” the NSA said.
Namibia imported a total of 256,624 MWh of electricity during the month. South Africa remained the largest supplier, accounting for 48.0% of imports, followed by Zambia at 31.9% and Zimbabwe at 15.0%. Eskom Orange River and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) Day-Ahead Market contributed 3.9% and 1.3%, respectively.
The electricity sales composite index increased by 10.1% month-on-month in February 2026, following a 15.5% rise in January. On a year-on-year basis, the index grew by 14.1%.
Electricity sales totalled 441,850 MWh in February 2026, up from 401,323 MWh in January and 387,133 MWh in February 2025.
“The domestic electricity sales index increased by 5.8% month-on-month and 12.5% year-on-year,” the NSA said.
Total domestic electricity sales reached 336,402 MWh in February, compared to 317,935 MWh in January and 298,987 MWh in February 2025. Consumption was led by redistributors (LPU) at 66.7%, followed by the mining sector at 26.4% and Eskom Orange River at 3.0%.
Namibia exported 105,448 MWh of electricity during the month. The bulk of exports, 98.0%, went to STEM Sales under the Southern African Power Pool. Botswana accounted for 1.0% of exports, followed by South Africa at 0.5% and Angola at 0.4%.
“The electricity export sales index eased in February 2026, recording a 26.5% increase compared to the substantial 131.0% rise in January 2026. Despite the slower month-on-month growth, the index increased by 19.6% compared to February 2025,” the NSA said
