Are Namibia's energy policies advancing national electrification efforts?

Legally, Namibia’s energy policies are clear about advancing national electrification efforts. In practice, however, numerous barriers continue to exist, which prevent a more pronounced roll-out of electrification projects.

Who can invest in electrification projects in Namibia?

Consumers including representative consumer organisations and select corporates. The Fund’s investment philosophy is to crowd-in funding for electrification projects in Namibia, by providing the minimum grant funding and de-risking required to attract commercial capital.

Does Namibia have electricity?

According to the National Household Income and Expenditure Survey of 2015/16, the country has a national electrification rate of approximately 45%. This means that more than half of Namibia’s population does not reap the benefits of having access to electrical energy.

How will the National Electricity fund help Namibia?

Provided that the Fund is actively supported by the country’s key electricity stakeholders, it could bring about a marked increase of funding to substantially upscale national electrification efforts in Namibia in future. Has implemented approximately 4,000 projects in over 115 countries. Focus on sustainable development goals.

How does Namibia manage energy resources?

In the past, Namibia opted for a model whereby the Government, through the MME (as the country’s overall custodian of energy) budget allocations, in collaboration with NamPower, the REDs and select local government entities, delivered such services as and when funding was available.

Does Namibia have a 50% electrification rate?

According to the Scoping Study – Towards a 50% Electrification Rate in Namibia of 2017, the country has a national electrification rate of approximately 45%, with a rate of 19% in rural areas and 71% in urban areas.