Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, announced on Monday that it has secured a contract with two Chinese firms to build the country’s largest solar power plant.
The new plant, which will add 100 megawatts to Namibia’s current power capacity of approximately 500 megawatts, is a significant step for the southern African nation, which relies heavily on electricity imports from neighboring Zambia and South Africa.
NamPower’s Managing Director, Kahenge Haulofu, highlighted that the solar project will help mitigate future increases in electricity tariffs, support economic growth, and promote environmental sustainability.
The project, valued at 1.4 billion Namibian dollars (about $78.33 million), will be primarily financed by the German development bank KfW, which is contributing 80% of the funding. NamPower will cover the remaining portion from its own resources.
Chinese companies China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. Ltd and Chint New Energy Development (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd will oversee the construction, which is expected to be completed in 18 months. The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations in the second quarter of 2026.
