Namibia to add 93MW in renewables, cutting power imports
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says Namibia is expected to add 93 megawatts (MW) of new electricity generation capacity online ...
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Namdeb, NamPower ink MoU to integrate wind energy into national grid
Namdeb and NamPower have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the development and integration of renewable electricity ...
Namibia’s energy security at risk without base load plant, regulator warns
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has called for the inclusion of a base load power plant in Namibia’s future ...
Green hydrogen to power Africa’s path to energy independence
By Julien Karambua Access to reliable electricity remains a significant challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas. Expanding grid ...
Namibia generates 60.9% of its power needs in January
Namibia generated 60.9% of its electricity demand in January 2025, producing 288,909 megawatt-hours (MWh), while imports accounted for 39.1% (185,642 ...
Nopal to generate 5MW of electricity from Namibia cactus farm
Nopal Renewable Company has announced plans to generate 5 megawatts (MW) of electricity from its Opuntia Ficus-Indica cactus farm in ...
Renewables could slash Namibia’s mining sector energy costs of N$1.8 billion
Namibia's mining sector has the potential to significantly cut its energy costs by transitioning to renewable energy and electrifying mobile ...
Namibia spends N$87bn on electricity
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says Namibia spent approximately US$5 billion (N$87 billion) on electricity in 2023, marking a 25% ...
