Why is a battery storage facility important in Namibia?

The battery storage facility is expected to be crucial in improving system stability, lowering dependency on energy imports, easing the smooth integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into Namibia’s power grid, and more effectively controlling demand peaks.

How will NamPower change Namibia's energy environment?

With financing from the World Bank, NamPower’s ambitious project is expected to drastically change Namibia’s energy environment by lowering outages, promoting load growth, and creating new avenues for power trading within the Southern African Power Pool.

What is Namibia's first energy project funded by the World Bank?

The package places special emphasis on the integration of renewable energy through reinforced transmission lines and the installation of a second utility-scale battery storage facility. Under the leadership of NamPower, the national power provider, this historic endeavor represents the first energy project in Namibia to be funded by the World Bank.

How can Namibia improve its electrical infrastructure?

A significant $138.5 million investment package to improve Namibia’s electrical infrastructure has been certified by the World Bank. The package places special emphasis on the integration of renewable energy through reinforced transmission lines and the installation of a second utility-scale battery storage facility.

Is the Venus Project a potential economic engine for Namibia?

“The Venus project is not just a significant technical undertaking, it’s also a potential economic engine for Namibia,” said Ayotola Jagun, Total’s spokesperson. “The scale of the subsea contracts highlights the growing importance of Namibia on the global oil and gas map.

Could a FPSO vessel be used for Venus development offshore Namibia?

Source: Upstream A lead contender has emerged to provide a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for TotalEnergies’ ultra-deepwater Venus development offshore Namibia.