Will China build Namibia's largest solar power plant?

Namibia's state-owned power utility NamPower on Monday said it had signed a contract with two Chinese firms to start building the country's largest solar power plant.

How will solar power benefit Namibia?

The generation of solar power will complement Namibia’s available green energy portfolio, such as hydro-electricity, which already constitutes more than two-thirds of our installed power capacity. Electrifying key parts of our economy and of our neighbours will spur unprecedented economic activity and growth for Namibia and Southern Africa.

Does Namibia have a solar market?

Namibia’s solar market is booming with the country attracting fresh investments and new players. With a focus on both grid-connected and off-grid projects, the country aims to connect 80% of its population to renewables by 2025.

Where does Namibia's power come from?

Currently, an estimated 60% of Namibia’s power is imported from regional countries via the Southern African Power Pool, and while hydropower accounts for a large share of the energy mix, biomass and diesel-fired power generation are still heavily relied upon.

Will Namibia become a supplier of energy?

Once Namibia has successfully incubated the green hydrogen economy, it will enable the country to become a supplier of energy, rather than an importer.

Does Namibia have a vision of shared prosperity?

As Namibia embarks on this new frontier, it is imperative that its vision of shared prosperity on the national, regional and global levels is realized. Meaning that we do not neglect those without access to political and economic power today nor exclude those who currently rely on carbon fuels.