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…
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…
BRICS Considers Nuclear Energy Alliance
By: Dwight Links The BRICS nations are moving towards forming a nuclear energy alliance to advance shared energy development. According to Rosatom, two-thirds of global nuclear energy growth is expected to come from BRICS countries by 2030. The…
Namibia to Establish 500,000-Ton Renewable Ammonia Plant by 2025
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is set to establish a renewable ammonia plant with a projected capacity of 500,000 tons, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The plant will be located 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay…