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06/11/2023

HyIron’s Oshivela Project to Pioneer Industrial Scale Green Iron Production in Namibia. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/hyirons-oshivela-project-to-pioneer-industrial-scale-green-iron-production-in-namibia/

03/11/2023

Emesco’s Schonau Solar Energy Now SAPP Conditional Member. The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has admitted Emesco’s Schonau Solar Energy (SSE) as a Conditional Member, in the Market Participant category, one of the first in this new..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/emescos-schonau-solar-energy-now-sapp-conditional-member/

01/11/2023

Curtain Comes Down On Eye-Opening PROCEED Project: Holistic Recommendations for Action for Namibia Off-Grid Community Energy. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/curtain-comes-down-on-eye-opening-proceed-project-holistic-recommendations-for-action-for-namibia-off-grid-community-energy/

30/10/2023

NamPower Seeks Developer for 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station. NamPower is advancing the development of its proposed 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station and has issued bidding documents to locate an engineering procurement and construction..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/nampower-seeks-developer-for-40mw-otjikoto-biomass-power-station/

27/10/2023

New Guide Helps Unlock Access to MSB and SAPP Markets. The Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have issued a joint guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in accessing..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/new-guide-helps-unlock-access-to-msb-and-sapp-markets/

23/10/2023

ILF Consulting Engineers to Manage Hyphen GH Projects. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed a partnership agreement with ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF), a leading independent international engineering and consulting firm, to support..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/ilf-consulting-engineers-to-manage-hyphen-gh-projects/

19/10/2023

Green Hydrogen Socio-Economic Development Framework Unveiled. Government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy have launched the socio-economic development framework (SED Framework) for Namibia’s landmark US$10 billion green hydrogen project. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/green-hydrogen-socio-economic-development-framework-unveiled/

16/10/2023

Cleanergy Solutions kicks off construction of Africa’s first public green hydrogen refuelling station. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/cleanergy-solutions-kicks-off-construction-of-africas-first-public-green-hydrogen-refuelling-station/

12/10/2023

Promoting Productive Use of Energy in Off-Grid Communities. A sustainable and reliable electricity supply is a basic prerequisite for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/promoting-productive-use-of-energy-in-off-grid-communities/

09/10/2023

ECB Grants More Renewables Power Generation Licences. The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved the granting of renewable energy generation licences to private power producers which will add some 88MW. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/ecb-grants-more-renewables-power-generation-licences/

06/10/2023

MME and GIZ-GPE Collaborate to Train Renewable Energy Service Providers. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Solar Revolving Fund (SRF), in collaboration with the GIZ Green People’s Energy (GPE) project and the Namibia Energy..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/mme-and-giz-gpe-collaborate-to-train-renewable-energy-service-providers/

04/10/2023

Solar Electrification of Off-grid Okahozu School in Opuwo Brings Relief to Learners & Teachers. The remote Okahozu Primary School, located some 40km outside Opuwo, in the Epupa Constituency of Kunene region..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/solar-electrification-of-off-grid-okahozu-school-in-opuwo-brings-relief-to-learners-teachers/

23/08/2023

Norway’s Scatec to build 273MW of PV solar in SA. Norway-based Scatec ASA has announced it has closed on financing for three solar photovoltaic projects in South Africa with a combined capacity of 273 MW, enabling construction to begin..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/norways-scatec-to-build-273mw-of-pv-solar-in-sa/

21/08/2023

Botswana’s second largest city turns to solar streetlights. Francistown, Botswana’s second largest city, is installing solar-powered lights that will illuminate its streets to cut costs and fight crime..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/botswanas-second-largest-city-turns-to-solar-streetlights/

18/08/2023

REIAoN participates at Intersolar-Europe in Germany. The Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN) and the German Solar Association (BSW) joined forces as representatives from the two organisations attended the highly..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/reiaon-participates-at-intersolar-europe-in-germany/

16/08/2023

O&L Builds 100MW Windhoek Solar Plant. The Ohlthaver and List Group, through its energy subsidiary Nexentury, is investing up to N$1 billion in the construction of a 100 megawatt solar plant outside Windhoek..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/ol-builds-100mw-windhoek-solar-plant/

14/08/2023

Namibia cements partnership with Dutch companies to drive Green Hydrogen. Namibia has entered into an alliance with The Netherlands to develop green hydrogen infrastructure that will open up new hydrogen supply chains from the port..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/namibia-cements-partnership-with-dutch-companies-to-drive-green-hydrogen/

11/08/2023

Urgent Need for Green Hydrogen Regulatory Framework. Setting up a regulatory framework of green hydrogen in Namibia is a very critical step in creating a supportive environment toward fostering a green economy and ensuring sustainable..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/urgent-need-for-green-hydrogen-regulatory-framework/

10/08/2023

Fortescue Future Industries Wants to Build Electrolysers in Namibia. Australian company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy company, has proposed a joint venture with the Namibian government to produce electrolysers..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/fortescue-future-industries-wants-to-build-electrolysers-in-namibia/

07/08/2023

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has set into motion plans to install solar power at all its 12 campuses in the country, as a demonstration of its commitment to sustainability and clean energy. Visit www.etangonam.com for more Energy News

04/08/2023

Oryx and Scania in N$1, 4 million Solar Investment. One of Namibia’s leading property developers, Oryx Properties, and its long-term tenant Scania Namibia recently installed 218 state-of-the-art solar panels on the roof of Scania’s building..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/oryx-and-scania-in-n1-4-million-solar-investment/

02/08/2023

Namibia Breweries Ups Solar Generation to 2,27MW. Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has completed the installation of a 1, 17 megawatt roof-mounted solar plant at its main brewery in Windhoek, bringing its total solar power to 2,27MW. NBL comm..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/namibia-breweries-ups-solar-generation-to-227mw/

31/07/2023

ECB gives electricity distributers deadline to apply for tariff review. The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has given 37 electricity distribution licensees that have not yet applied for the review of their tariffs to do so by the end of July..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/ecb-gives-electricity-distributers-deadline-to-apply-for-tariff-review/

28/07/2023

Agriculture Ministry Technicians and Engineers Undergo Solar Pumping Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance Training Under GPE Project..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/agriculture-ministry-technicians-and-engineers-undergo-solar-pumping-systems-design-installation-and-maintenance-training-under-gpe-project/

26/07/2023

Innovative Solar-Powered Irrigation System on Wheels. The productive use of energy, coupled with innovation, plays a crucial role in driving rural industrialisation. By harnessing energy resources efficiently and sustainably, rural..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/innovative-solar-powered-irrigation-system-on-wheels/

24/07/2023

Borehole Rehabilitation Transforms Lives in Hardap Region. The intervention by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) CommonWaters Maltahöhe in the rehabilitation of 15 boreholes in the Hardap region has transformed the lives of man..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/borehole-rehabilitation-transforms-lives-in-hardap-region/

07/07/2023

Worley outlines how certainty of repeated design can reduce hydrogen projects delivery times. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/worley-outlines-how-certainty-of-repeated-design-can-reduce-hydrogen-projects-delivery-times/

30/06/2023

Namibia and Qatar Energy Agree to Enhance Cooperation. Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and QatarEnergy have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy sector..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/namibia-and-qatar-energy-agree-to-enhance-cooperation/

28/06/2023

Hyphen in Ammonia Storage Agreement with Koole. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Koole Terminals for the use of the import terminal being developed by Koole in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, to..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/hyphen-in-ammonia-storage-agreement-with-koole/

26/06/2023

Finnish Tech Developer AW-Energy Signs MoU to Explore Wave Energy Potential in Namibia. AW-Energy, a Finnish near-shore wave energy technology developer, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Kaoko Green Energy Solutions for the..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/finnish-tech-developer-aw-energy-signs-mou-to-explore-wave-energy-potential-in-namibia/

23/06/2023

Chinese Firm in Bid to Develop 1,000 MW Floating Solar Plant on Zim’s Kariba Dam. Renewables firm, China Energy Engineering Corp (China Energy), has submitted a proposal to Zimbabwe’s state utility, Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to construct a..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/chinese-firm-in-bid-to-develop-1000-mw-floating-solar-plant-on-zims-kariba-dam/

22/06/2023

Priority Change Needed in the Electricity Sector. Imagine a road trip with your fancy expensive new electric vehicle (EV) when you are urgently calling in at a road side fast charger only to receive the message: “Power down – load shedding”..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/priority-change-needed-in-the-electricity-sector/

19/06/2023

Namibia Widens Green Hydrogen Net, Looks East. Namibia is looking to engage more partners beyond Germany and members of the European Union in the development of its green hydrogen industry. China is one of the countries being considered..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/namibia-widens-green-hydrogen-net-looks-east/

14/06/2023

Bank of Namibia Adds SME Economic Recovery Scheme. The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced its participation in the Bank of Namibia (BoN) SME Economic Recovery Loans scheme. The bank’s participation in the BoN scheme means that.. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/bank-of-namibia-adds-sme-economic-recovery-scheme/

12/06/2023

Consumers Hit With Huge Electricity Tariff Hike. The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has resolved to increase the NamPower average bulk tariff by 8, 97% from the current approved tariff of N$1, 82 per kilo watt-hour (kWh) to N$1, 98..Learn More: https://www.etangonam.com/consumers-hit-with-huge-electricity-tariff-hike/

08/06/2023

CERIM Energy to Develop 50MW Lüderitz Wind IPP Power Plant. NamPower has signed power purchase (PPA) and transmission connection (TCA) agreements with CERIM Lüderitz Energy (PTY) LTD for the development of the N$1, 4 billion 50MW..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/cerim-energy-to-develop-50mw-luderitz-wind-ipp-power-plant/

06/06/2023

NUST & NEI Host First Training Workshops Under SOLTRAIN+. The first Train the Trainer course and the Energy Assessment and Thermal Energy Efficiency for Industry and Commerce (I&C) Training under SOLTRAIN+, were held recently at the..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/nust-nei-host-first-training-workshops-under-soltrain/

02/06/2023

Namibia on course to becoming Africa’s Green Hydrogen Hub. Following protracted negotiations, the Namibian Government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) on May 26 finally put pen to paper bringing to life the Feasibility and Implementation..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/namibia-on-course-to-becoming-africas-green-hydrogen-hub/

22/05/2023

SteamBioAfrica: Biofuel From Invasive Biomass. SteamBioAfrica’s clean burning biofuel project aims to convert invasive biomass from Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa into a thermally upgraded renewable solid biofuel that will allow..Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/steambioafrica-biofuel-from-invasive-biomass/

16/05/2023

Rössing Uranium Mine Targets 15MW AC Solar Plant. Rössing Uranium has invited bids from independent power producers (IPPs) for the construction of a 15MW AC solar plant at Namibia’s oldest uranium mine. Read More: https://www.etangonam.com/rossing-uranium-mine-targets-15mw-ac-solar-plant/

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