How much electricity does Namibia import?

Currently Namibia imports up to 70% of its electricity from neighbouring countries. This electricity is predominately generated with coal.

How will Namibia improve energy supply stability by 2030?

By 2030 the Namibian government plans to increase the share of renewable energies (RE) in its electricity generation from around 30% to 70%. With a growing share of RE the need for measures to maintain and improve energy supply stability is also growing.

Could surplus electricity be stored in the Bess?

Surplus electricity from RE generation as well as cheaper electricity imports from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) can be stored in the BESS. The stored energy could supply customers during peak times and would offset fossil energy from the aging local Van Eck coal power plant.

Why is Namibia a pioneering project?

As the project is the first of its kind in Namibia, it fulfils a pioneering function - it is expected that subsequent projects in the same field will benefit substantially from the experience gained from within this project. Currently Namibia imports up to 70% of its electricity from neighbouring countries.

Why should Namibia join the Sapp?

The BESS would enable Namibia to expand its participation in electricity trade within the 12 member states of the SAPP in a more balanced way. If surplus generation from RE can be traded in the SAPP, a contribution can be made to regional climate protection.

What is NamPower's contribution to the project?

NamPower’s contribution to the Project is expected to be approximately NAD 100 mil. NamPower’s Financial Statements are reported in NamPower’s Annual Report, (Investor Relations section of the NamPower website, ).