Namibia plans to commission approximately 93 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy during the 2025/2026 financial year to boost local power generation, cut down electricity imports, and lower costs, according to a senior official.
Speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek, Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO Robert Kahimise said the country aims to strengthen domestic energy production due to persistent supply challenges in the region. Namibia currently imports about 60% of its electricity from neighboring countries such as South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Kahimise noted that the share of renewables in Namibia’s energy mix has grown from 15% to 21%, with a national goal to reach 70% by 2030. To support this shift, the ECB is pushing forward with regulatory reforms, including the Modified Single Buyer market model, which enables eligible customers to buy electricity directly from independent power producers. This move is expected to boost competition, attract investment, and accelerate renewable energy development.
The ECB also highlighted the need for continued investment in infrastructure like transmission lines and energy storage to effectively integrate more solar and wind power into the grid.
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