What are the main energy sources in Namibia?

Namibia’s main energy sources are petroleum, hydropower, imported electricity and imported coal. Currently, less than 50% of the population has access to power. The country’s traditional generation capacity consists of a mix of hydropower, coal, diesel and thermal.

How does Namibia get its electricity from South Africa?

These domestic electricity generation plants, however, supply less than one-third of power consumption. As a result, Namibia imports most of its electricity primarily through bilateral contracts with South Africa’s national power utility (Eskom) and to a lesser extent, the Southern Africa Power Pool.

Will Namibia introduce nuclear power into its domestic mix?

Namibia has stated its interest in introducing nuclear power into its domestic mix. The desire (and need) to move away from the traditional energy mix, coupled with Namibia’s potential for renewable energy generation, resulted in several reforms over the last few years aimed at attracting IPPs.

Does Namibia have solar power?

Furthermore, the severe drought that Namibia faced between October 2018 and May 2019 – the worst in 90 years – has debilitated the supply from the Ruacana Hydro Power Station, Namibia’s biggest local energy source. Namibia does, however, have high potential for solar, wind and biomass generation. Invader bush is abundant in the country's north.

Will Namibia become a green energy entrant in the hppii?

One of the goals of the HPPII is to increase local electricity generation capacity from 624 MW (2020) to 879 MW by 2025. With its abundant, world-class renewable energy resources and increasing demand for green hydrogen worldwide, the HPPII recognizes that Namibia could be an early entrant in this new market.