Namibia flow battery plant

Will Namibia's electricity grid be stabilized?

The Managing Director of NamPower, Mr Kahenge Simson Haulofu, further said that the electricity grid in Namibia will be stabilized as short and medium-term power fluctuations from RE generation can be load-followed by the storage system.

Is Namibia a good choice for green hydrogen production?

Namibia, a stable country, presents a promising emerging market opportunity for green hydrogen, fully supported by the government. Benefiting from some of the world's finest solar resources, Namibia's abundant sunshine makes it an optimal choice for green hydrogen production.

How will Namibia improve energy supply stability by 2030?

By 2030 the Namibian government plans to increase the share of renewable energies (RE) in its electricity generation from around 30% to 70%. With a growing share of RE the need for measures to maintain and improve energy supply stability is also growing.

How much electricity does Namibia import?

Currently Namibia imports up to 70% of its electricity from neighbouring countries. This electricity is predominately generated with coal.

When will NamPower EPC plant be operational?

After an elaborate tendering and evaluation process, NamPower signed the EPC contract with Shandong Electrical, Engineering & Equipment Group Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co., Ltd JV on 13 December 2023. Construction work is planned for 18 months and the plant is expected to be operational by mid 2025.

Why is Namibia a pioneering project?

As the project is the first of its kind in Namibia, it fulfils a pioneering function - it is expected that subsequent projects in the same field will benefit substantially from the experience gained from within this project. Currently Namibia imports up to 70% of its electricity from neighbouring countries.