A Sustainable Energy Mix to Power Namibia Vision 2030

Abstract

Presently, 40% of Namibians and 84% of the rural inhabitants have no access to electricity. All economic sectors largely rely on fossil fuels, imported electricity and aging power plants. The production of additional 350 MW of electricity by 2016 and increase in the generation capacity to cater the emerging needs are vital. And Namibia’s energy mix should reduce carbon emissions and up-scale renewable energy targets. In order to retain energy security, it is essential to construct the proposed of 300 MW coal plant, 400 MW solar systems, 450 MW of nuclear Small Modular Reactors and 150 MW from renewables energy systems. Aging Van Eck coal power station and Ruacana hydroelectricity plant need refurbishments. The implementation of 800 MW Kudu Gas project will ensure Namibia`s energy security.