The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor Company (Erongo RED) is advancing plans to develop a 20 megawatt solar generation plant at a cost of approximately N$470 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solar plant is envisaged to increase local electricity generation, reduce dependence on imported power and strengthen energy security in one of Namibia\u2019s key economic regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cErongo RED continues to expand its off-grid and solar energy solutions and has strengthened partnerships to improve electricity access in underserved communities,\u201d said Erongo Governor Natalia \/Goagoses in her state of the region address delivered on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\/Goagoses revealed that the regional electricity distributor had distributor had invested close to N$800 million in electricity infrastructure over the past decade as it expands network capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said Erongo RED has allocated a further N$152 million for electricity network expansion during the 2025\/26 financial year, with projects planned for Swakopmund, Arandis, Karibib and Uis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Projects worth N$81 million have already been completed, improving electricity access for thousands of households while strengthening the reliability of supply in peri-urban and rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI direct the shareholders (of Erongo RED) to ensure an equitable distribution of resources across all constituencies. For example, rural electrification remains a concern in the most remote parts of the region,\u201d said the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Erongo region\u2019s combined urban and rural electrification rate currently stands at about 79%, with urban electrification estimated at around 82%. Walvis Bay remains one of the region\u2019s best-performing areas, with electrification levels of about 98%, while other towns continue to record gradual improvements through ongoing network expansion and infrastructure upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erongo RED Chief Executive Officer Immanuel !Hanabeb has been on record as saying the entity was exploring opportunities to diversify its energy mix by investing in solar electricity generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have completed a business case study and soon will go on a tender to appoint an Independent Power Producer (IPP) who can sell electricity to us at a cheaper tariff. Whilst the company is trying its best to find how best we can bring electricity to our consumers at a reasonable price, it is equally important for our consumers to also play their part in reducing the electricity bills,\u201d !Hanabeb said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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