Sep 9, 2014 · Namibia''s national utility NamPower unveiled its second solar photovoltaic rooftop installation in the capital Windhoek last week in a bid to showcase how renewable energy
Sep 25, 2024 · This mega solar project will support Namibia''s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to greatly contribute to the country''s general electricity
With these conditions, Namibia has a huge potential for installing solar water heaters, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants . Namibia's most common PV technology application is solar PV-based pumping, which is mainly used in cattle farms .
This mega solar project will support Namibia’s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to greatly contribute to the country’s general electricity supply security and also its sustainability goals.
Namibia's most common PV technology application is solar PV-based pumping, which is mainly used in cattle farms . Secondary solar applications in the country would be rural electrification, powering radios, lighting, TVs, and fans .
NamPower said the project site near the southern town of Rosh Pinah offered “excellent” conditions for solar generation, while its proximity to Namibia’s main power network meant additional investment would not be needed to connect the project to the grid.
NamPower has already invested in a number of solar projects in the country, including a 45.45MW project in the Hardap region. The Renewables Procurement & Revenues Summit serves as the European platform for connecting renewable energy suppliers to the future of energy demand.
Executives from NamPower and Germany’s KfW bank sign the loan agreement for the 100MW Rosh Pinah PV project. Image: NamPower via LinkedIn. Namibian utility NamPower has advanced plans for a 100MW solar PV project with the agreement of a financing deal and the appointment of contractors to build the plant.
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