Category: Energy
Driving into the Future: Is Namibia Ready for Electric Vehicles? Dr. Rauna Shipena
By: Dr Rauna Shipena The global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, with countries striving to align their transport systems with sustainability goals. Namibia, with its vast landscapes and unique energy mix, faces several challenges and opportunities…
Building A Sustainable World Today For A Better Tomorrow
Pankratius Kondjamba Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention…
Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station to Begin Operations in 2027
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station, Namibia’s first large-scale biomass power generation project, is set to commence commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027. Construction began this week near the Otjikoto substation outside…
The Green Hydrogen Industry to Create Over 100,000 Jobs for Namibians
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s green hydrogen initiative is poised to create 102,000 job opportunities, marking a transformative step in addressing unemployment and stimulating economic growth. Agricultural Economist Mwala Lubinda highlighted the industry’s potential to drive socio-economic change through…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Green Hydrogen Sector Holds Potential to Unlock New Industries – NGH2P
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s decision to develop its green hydrogen sector could unlock various industries to advance the country’s industrialisation goals and potentially reduce unemployment as well as contribute to economic growth. This is according to Joseph Mukendwa,…
Elombo Appointed as NEI Director
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has appointed Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). Elombo, an engineering scientist specialising in electrical engineering, holds a PhD in Engineering Science…
Germany to Address ‘Dark Doldrums’ with 70% Green Hydrogen Imports… direct reduced iron seen as a key solution for green hydrogen transport
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid to decarbonize its energy system, the German government plans to meet its green hydrogen needs by importing 50-70% of its supply by 2030. This strategy aims to offset shortages during periods of…
Namibia Hydrogen Fund to Invest in HyIron’s Oshivela Project
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers has committed development funding to HyIron’s Oshivela Project, aiming to boost green iron production using hydrogen instead of carbon. Announced in a joint statement last week, the investment seeks to expand…
New Green Hydrogen Plant and Offshore Wind Farm on the Cards
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is conducting pre-feasibility studies for the development of a green hydrogen plant and an offshore wind farm as part of the Southern Corridor Development Initiative (SCDI) in the //Kharas region. The study will explore…