Namibia’s regional electricity distributor, Erongo RED, has invested nearly N$800 million (about US$45 million) in electricity infrastructure over the past decade as it expands network capacity and prepares to develop a 20 MW solar power plant.
Speaking during the 2026 Erongo State of the Region Address, Erongo Governor Nathalia !Goagoses said the utility has allocated a further N$152 million for electricity network expansion during the 2025/26 financial year, with projects planned for the towns of Swakopmund, Arandis, Karibib and Uis.
She said projects worth N$81 million have already been completed, improving electricity access for thousands of households while strengthening the reliability of supply in peri-urban and rural communities.
Erongo RED is also advancing a 20 MW solar generation project valued at approximately N$470 million, which is expected to increase local electricity generation, reduce dependence on imported power and strengthen energy security in one of Namibia’s key economic regions.
“Please shareholders, be involved. Check who the directors and board members of this company are so that when I come and report next year, I can report with certainty where this N$480 million went, how it was spent and whether it delivered the economic impact we are referring to,” !Goagoses said.
According to the power utility, the Erongo Region’s combined urban and rural electrification rate stands at approximately 79%, with urban electrification estimated at around 82%.
Walvis Bay remains one of the region’s best-performing areas, with electrification levels of about 98%, while other towns continue to record gradual improvements through ongoing network expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
