Solar asset Namibia

Mergence Namibia takes majority of share solar plant

Local asset manager Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers (Namibia) has bought a majority stake for an undisclosed sum in the 6MWp Momentous Solar One solar energy plant, located near Keetmanshoop. The

4 Drivers Behind Namibia''s Solar Market Surge

To bolster rural electrification, the government has turned to solar and is making a strong case for decentralized, off-grid solar systems across the country. Rising demand for decentralized systems is driving solar deployment in Namibia, with a number of Independent Power Producers seizing the opportunities the market presents. Backed by

Namibia''s Renewable Energy Revolution: Paving the Way for

Additionally, the planned Omburu Sun Energy Solar Park, an investment of N$6.7 billion (USD 430 million) by the UAE-based SARU Group, aims to be one of Namibia''s largest solar projects with a 500 MW capacity. Namibia''s exceptional wind resources, particularly along its coastal regions, have attracted investments in wind energy projects.

Interview: WiseEnergy''s 550 MW Solar Asset Management deal

Solar asset management includes all aspects of the solar asset lifecycle, primarily focusing on the operating phase but also can be during development and construction. WiseEnergy is a known name in this segment, with its presence spanning across Europe, the U.S., Africa, and India.

4 drivers behind Namibia''s solar market surge

Namibia''s solar market is booming with the country attracting fresh investments and new players. With a focus on both grid-connected and off-grid projects, th In this scenario, rising demand is set to trigger newfound investment in decentralized solar. Regulatory Support. Under efforts to attract foreign investment and private sector

Namibia solar PV production could contribute N$37bn

Namibia''s local solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production and module assembly could generate 22,000 jobs and contribute a N$37-billion boost to the country''s GDP by 2050, global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company

Sector Brief Namibia: Renewable Energy

Sector Brief Namibia: Renewable Energies Natural potential for renewable energies The clear focus on photovoltaics is based on the high solar irradia-tion values, which clearly stand out even by African standards and rank among the highest in the world. With approx. 300 sunny days and over 3,000 sun hours per year, the annual solar irradiation

Alten''s 45.45MW Namibian solar plant ready to go live

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ANIREP Solar – Renewable Sustainable Green Energy for Africa

Anirep Solar is an IPP company which owns solar plants in Namibia. ANIREP Solar, plays in a REFIT opportunity and owns 2 PV Power plants 5MW plant at Otjiwarongo with a 25MW plant with CENORED under Feed-In Tariff (FIT). (FIT), is a a policy mechanism designed to accelerate investment in renewable energy technologies by offering long-term

Solar Market Brief: Namibia

Ohorongo Cement Factory in Namibia Suntrace is delivering different services for the cement factory Ohorongo Cement in Namibia. The services include, among other, asset management, construction supervision as well as a feasibility study and solar measurements. The sister company of Suntrace, SunEQ, is managing the whole project development of

Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy finalise financing for Namibia

Solarcentury Africa Limited and its partner Sino Energy (Pty) Limited have reached financial close on a landmark 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Namibia, creating a strategic shift for renewable energy in Southern Africa.. Set to become the region''s first fully merchant solar plant, this facility will operate independently, selling power directly on the

NAMIBIA''S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT USES CHINESE

Namibia''s largest solar power plant project has reached a significant milestone, boosting the country''s clean electricity generation capacity and reducing its dependence on imported power.The development marks a crucial step towards enhancing Namibia''s energy self-sufficiency.. According to the Washington-based Specialty Energy Platform, Namibia''s state

Least-cost energy investment study for Namibia

practicality of rapid solar and wind rollout, given the likelihood that Baynes will be slow to deliver energy. It shows that solar and wind can be developed more rapidly than hydropower by picking out large areas of Namibia where solar and wind might be developed with high energy potential but low social and environmental risk.

Innovative climate financing: 5mw PV solar farm for Namibia

Namibia has some of the best solar resources in the world. Since June 2017, a new solar farm has been harnessing this energy potential. To finance the project, the climate fund investment vehicle worked with RMB Namibia, a subsidiary of the investment bank First National Bank of Namibia Limited. The guarantee structure that they put in

Namibia''s solar solution | News+ | IJGlobal

Namibia has long been at the mercy of electricity imports from South Africa and other countries across the region. In order to reduce this dependency, reforms have been undertaken in an attempt to attract independent power producers (IPPs) into Namibia''s power sector, and the country is starting to see positive results via solar PV tenders.

SunEQ Namibia and NIFCO achieved Financial Close for one of

SunEQ GmbH was established in 2015 in Hamburg, Germany, as a solar asset development platform. SunEQ GmbH is a limited liability company in private ownership, which provides expertise and capital for the development of early stage projects into bankability and investment maturity. Ltd. NIFCO demonstrates OMIGNAM''s and IJG Capital''s

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Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers (Namibia) ("Mergence Namibia") is a majority Namibian-owned asset manager that is registered as an unlisted investment manager ("UIM") in accordance with Regulation 29. Mergence provided equity and debt financing for two adjacent solar power plants with a combined output of 10 megawatts (MW

Namibia: Solar PV Policy

This means that solar PV systems in Namibia generate twice as much electricity compared to similiar systems in Germany. (5 MW each), totalling 70 MW and more than US$123 million worth of private investment, reached financial close. All 14 REFIT projects reached their power purchase agreeement milestones and 13 reached commercial operation

Namibia''s Rosh Pinah Solar plant to pivot Chinese expertise

Construction timeline of the Rosh Pinah Solar PV plant. Construction of the Rosh Pinah Solar PV plant is expected to take approximately 18 months, with operations slated to start in the second quarter of 2026. Once completed, the plant will be one of the largest solar energy projects in Namibia and a critical component of the country''s energy

Old Mutual fund acquires majority of 5-MW solar farm in Namibia

Old Mutual Investment Group (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd, the insurer''s asset management arm in the country, partnered on the deal with independent power producer Sturdee Energy, which took a minority stake in Aloe Investments Number Twenty-Seven (Pty) Ltd, the project company behind the solar farm.

How Namibia is moving towards a green and blue

The generation of solar power will complement Namibia''s available green energy portfolio, such as hydro-electricity, which already constitutes more than two-thirds of our installed power capacity. Electrifying

Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy Sign A Joint Development

Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy (Pty) Ltd are delighted to announce the signing of a joint development agreement to co-develop the Gerus solar PV plant in Namibia. The Gerus solar PV plant will be one of the first in the region to be developed and run as a fully merchant plant selling its power directly to large customers within Namibia, as

Solar-Assets – Youtrack Namibia

We currently track Solar Panels installed in remote places around Namibia. We also Track Gambling Machines, Pumps and Farm equipment. We offer this service in either GSM options or Pure Satellite options for more remote locations where GSM is limited.

of Projects and Potential Investment Opportunities in Namibia

Investing in Namibia The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) serves as a one-stop shop for all companies aspiring to do business in Namibia. • Renewable Energy - Solar Power Plant (5 MW over 100 ha of land) • Renewable Energy - Biomass (100,000 tonnes annually over 5,700 ha of land)

Utility-Scale Solar Plants to Energize Namibia

Readily committed to ramping up its renewable energy output, Namibia is on the brink of energy transformation. InnoSun – one of the first movers in the market – is aiming to surpass the country''s goal of achieving a

Namibia''s Largest Solar Plant: The Rosh Pinah Solar PV Power Plant

Namibia''s Largest Solar Plant Project Cost. The total estimated project cost is 1.6 billion Namibian dollars. "The investment into the Rosh Pinah 100MW PV project will contribute to managing and regulating future increases in electricity tariffs. This will not only benefit individual consumers by lowering increases to their electricity

SPS to build 10MW solar to power Namibia mine

Sustainable Power Solutions, together with its partners Fortitude and the Oelofse family, are funding and developing a N$200 million, 10MW solar plant in North Central Namibia to power B2Gold''s Otjikoto gold mine

Solar Asset Mapper

Solar Asset Mapper''s (TZ-SAM) algorithms use satellite data to detect small, commercial solar facilities globally. Updated quarterly, the dataset contains over 21,350 km² of solar across 190 countries with a combined, total estimated capacity of

Shining Bright: A Comprehensive Outlook On Namibia''s Solar

Learn everything there is to know about Namibia''s solar market in 2023 and experience the promising future of renewable energy. Discover the expansion, trends, and investment opportunities in this booming industry as Namibia emerges as a pioneer in utilising solar energy for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Momentous Solar One, Keetmanshoop

In June 2020 Mergence purchased a majority stake in the 6MWp MSO energy plant near Keetmanshoop from Canadian Solar, one of the world''s largest solar power companies. In line with twin projects and in support of the localisation of the solar industry for Namibians, Mergence ensured that there was full and equal participation for a []

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Namibia''s chief asset is the 347-MW Ruacana hydropower plant, and a second plant, the Baynes Hydropower Project on the Kunene River, is under evaluation. Namibia''s installed solar PV capacity stood at 176 MW. Namibia''s oil and gas sector is attracting worldwide attention following discoveries in the offshore Orange Basin in 2022 and

Solarcentury, Sino Energy reach financial close on N$354m Namibia solar

Solarcentury Africa Limited, in partnership with Sino Energy (Pty) Limited, have reached financial close on a US$20 million (N$354 million) 20MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Namibia. The groundbreaking Gerus solar PV plant project will be the first fully merchant independent power producer (IPP) in Southern Africa, trading all its renewable energy on the

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Namibia''s Solar Surge: Pioneering Energy

Energy Capital & Power''s recent conversation with Silvester Wayiti, CEO of HopSol, sheds light on the burgeoning solar photovoltaic (PV) market in Namibia, exploring the sector''s growth prospects, challenges, and

NAMIBIA: NamPower inaugurates its 20 MWp Omburu solar PV

State-owned Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has announced the commissioning of its 20 MWp Omburu solar PV plant. The plant required an investment of USD 20 million to build. GreenYellow sells its solar assets in Senegal. Solar energy Washington grants $1.6B for access to solar energy and drinking water in Angola.

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How will solar power benefit Namibia?

The generation of solar power will complement Namibia’s available green energy portfolio, such as hydro-electricity, which already constitutes more than two-thirds of our installed power capacity. Electrifying key parts of our economy and of our neighbours will spur unprecedented economic activity and growth for Namibia and Southern Africa.

Does Namibia have a big solar project?

Namibia has much larger solar and renewable energy development aspirations, as well. Both Namibia and neighboring Botswana are working with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Council on Energy to develop a huge, five-gigawatt (GW) solar power project over the next two decades.

Does Namibia have a solar market?

Namibia’s solar market is booming with the country attracting fresh investments and new players. With a focus on both grid-connected and off-grid projects, the country aims to connect 80% of its population to renewables by 2025.

Does solar water solutions support Namibia's mega-solar development partnership?

Solar Water Solutions isn’t directly involved in the Namibian government’s mega-solar development partnership with the WEF Global Council on Energy, but company CEO Antti Pohjola sees it as a very positive development that should ripple across Namibia’s power and energy sectors and boost sustainable socioeconomic development nationwide.

How much solar energy does Namibia generate a year?

With approx. 300 sunny days and over 3,000 sun hours per year, the annual solar irradiation reaches values of 2,200 to 2,400 kWh/m2. Due to the constantly high irradiation, PV systems in Namibia generate twice as much electricity as comparable systems in Germany on an annual average.

Can Namibia's solar PV capacity be expanded?

HopSol spoke with ECP about how Namibia’s solar PV capacity can be expanded and further integrated with the national grid.