Category: Energy
Nam Generated Only 40% of its Energy in September
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In September 2025, the country’s own generation provided 39.9 percent (160,531 MWh) of the total electricity supplied to the domestic economy as compared to July 2025, while imports accounted for the remaining 60.1 percent (242,151 MWh). This…
Energy Transition Poses Threat to Oil & Gas Traders
By: Dwight Links A report on trends in oil and gas demand and the nations producing them has forecast that alternative energy sources will impact demand and prices in coming decades. Titled ‘Lead Report: Policy Dialogue on…
Why Energy Poverty is Namibia’s Invisible and Hidden Emergency
By: Helena Tashiya Walenga The SWAPO Party Implementation Plan (SMIP) 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious vision: an economically transformed Namibia with thriving rural economies, empowered youth, universal healthcare and education, and equitable housing access. At face value, it is…
EV Industry Warns Against Excessive Regulation
By: Justicia Shipena Electric vehicle (EV) industry experts are cautioning that excessive regulatory oversight and a lack of private sector engagement could hinder Namibia’s transition to electric mobility. Namibia’s plan to implement an EV charging infrastructure regulatory framework…
Only N$78.7 Million Claimed from N$365 Million GRN Electricity Subsidy
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has disbursed only N$78.7 million to electricity distribution license holders from the N$365 million allocated by the government last year. The allocation for the 2024/2025 financial year, effective from 1…
Nam Engineers Prepare for Wind Turbine Industry
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, five Namibian engineers are undergoing specialised wind turbine training in South Africa, marking a crucial step in the country’s green industrialisation journey. The engineers are enrolled at the…
HyIron Oshivela Cuts Electrolyser Costs, Boosting Green Hydrogen Affordability
By: Justicia Shipena The HyIron Oshivela Green Iron project in Arandis has significantly reduced the cost of electrolysers, a key component in green hydrogen production. By keeping expenses at N$7,411 ($400) per kilowatt hour (kWh), far below the…
N$1.28 Billion Heavy Fuel 54 MW Power Station To Be Commissioned
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower will officially commission the second phase of its N$1.28 billion Anixas II Power Station at Walvis Bay, which is expected to contribute approximately 54 MW to the national power grid. The commissioning of phase…
Major Economies Expanding Their Nuclear Energy Shares … Bannerman Energy poised to capitalise
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Major economic powers worldwide are ramping up their nuclear power generation capacity to meet the rising electricity demand in their respective countries. The nuclear sector’s momentum, driven by global decarbonisation commitments and the rising 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…