Agri-PV systems provide multiple benefits, including shade for crops, reduced heat stress, water conservation, increased productivity. These systems are particularly relevant in northern central Namibia, where water is limited and energy costs are high. Farmers witnessed the cultivation of tomatoes under various Agri-PV systems for the first time.

Karibu Kwetu Solar has partnered with Women in Renewable Energy (Wire) to promote gender-inclusive leadership and accelerate access to clean energy in Namibia. The collaboration aims at developing gender-inclusive leadership within Namibia’s energy sector and addressing the country’s long-standing energy challenges.

Namibia’s transition to renewable energy, as well as its abundant mineral wealth, present an opportunity to drive economic sustainability and job creation by localising the manufacturing of key components.

Ministry of Mines and Energy has electrified 50 500 rural houses since independence by the end of 2023. The ministry also has a Solar Revolving Fund (SRF) to promote and increase rural electrification through the use of renewable energy systems. Technologies financed through the SRF include solar home systems, photovoltaic pumps and solar heater.

African Arguments spoke to Namibia’s Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies.

Facing hippos and elephants while transporting solar equipment to remote safari lodges by boat and 4×4 became all in a day’s work for the SolarSaver team when they recently installed battery-solar off-grid systems at the remote Nambwa Tented Lodge and Kazile Island Lodge in Namibia for African Monarch Lodges.

Oil and gas exploration company ReconAfrica has so far drilled and installed 36 solar-powered water wells in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions at the tune of N$21 million. The company has been in the media for its oil and gas exploration activities in the region, with environmental activists voicing concern about the impact this will have.

The Capricorn Foundation partnered with Greenville Solars: Edu-Light Project last week and handed over solar lamps to 317 learners of Havana High School. The school is the first of ten recipient schools receiving 1200 lights donated by the Capricorn Foundation, valued at N$294,000.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Bryan Eiseb, has announced that the Solar Revolving Fund (SRF) aims to finance 400 off-grid households during the current financial year. Solar Revolving Fund offers subsidised loans to Namibian citizens at an interest rate of five percent per annum over a five-year period.