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NamPower

NamPower is Namibia's state-owned electricity utility company responsible for the generation, transmission and supply of electricity across the country. Headquartered in Windhoek, the company operates as the primary power provider for Namibia and plays a central role in the country's energy infrastructure. NamPower owns and operates several power generation facilities, including the Ruacana hydroelectric power station on the Kunene River and the Van Eck coal-fired power station near Windhoek, alongside various smaller generation assets. The utility also manages Namibia's high-voltage transmission network, which connects the country to the Southern African Power Pool, enabling cross-border electricity trade with neighbouring countries including South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Angola. NamPower has been actively pursuing energy transition initiatives, incorporating renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage systems into its generation portfolio. The company also facilitates independent power producers to contribute to Namibia's electricity supply and has been developing frameworks for electricity wheeling to enable third-party access to the transmission grid. NamPower's operations are critical to Namibia's economic development, supporting mining, manufacturing and other key sectors. The utility was established in 1990 following Namibia's independence, taking over electricity generation and transmission functions previously managed under colonial administration.

NamPower Updates


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The digital substation is the first of its kind in Africa
Digital substation commissioned
8th May 2026

ACTOM, a provider of power transmission and distribution solutions, has successfully commissioned Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV substation near Swakponmund, marking a significant milestone in the... 


Aerial view of Etango project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Early works are advancing on budget and on schedule. 


Early works construction at Namibia uranium project progressing well
Early works construction at Namibia uranium project progressing well
27th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction at its Etango uranium project, in Namibia, continues to advance on budget and schedule. In a statement to shareholders, the... 


An SPS Solar array reaching to the horizon at dusk.
Line-up drives energy transition
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a project pipeline spanning off-grid renewable power, solar PV and battery storage across various clients in numerous industries, solar asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions... 


Deep Yellow signs NamPower deal, progresses early works at Tumas uranium project
Deep Yellow signs NamPower deal, progresses early works at Tumas uranium project
17th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Deep Yellow has taken another step towards development of its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, announcing the execution of a transmission power supply agreement with... 


An image of a solar power plant and PV panels
Firm’s preconfigured stack helps IPPs, traders participate in MSB market
5th December 2025

For a new Namibian independent power producer (IPP) or supplier working through Modified Single Buyer (MSB) registration and then stepping into Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) trading,... 


An image of the Maxwell Solar Power Plant stakeholders
Solar plant success heralds Namibia’s wheeling push
5th December 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Making headway in the Namibian energy sector, renewable-energy solutions provider Sustainable Power Solutions’ (SPS’s) latest project – the 10 MW Maxwell solar power plant – is a wheeling project... 


An image of Chanda Nxumalo
Renewables company provides key services to Namibian energy sector
5th December 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Renewable energy project solutions company Harmattan Renewables is involved in the Mariental and Greenam solar PV plants, providing due diligence services, and is currently Lenders’ Technical... 


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