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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Green energy

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Namibia

President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility

President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 24

Africa

South Africa increases renewable energy capacity

South Africa currently has over 7,000 megawatts of renewable energy connected to the grid, with an additional 20 gigawatts planned for future development, according to Jacob Mbele, the director-general of Mineral Resources and Energy. SA is leading sub-Saharan Africa with nearly 40% of the region's new capacity. Mbele said it is important to continue exploring, developing, and producing the country's natural resources.

todayOctober 21, 2024 14

Business / Economics

Geingos talks investment landscape at Africa Hydrogen Summit

Namibia is hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The event brings together heads of state, ministers, business leaders, and investors from Africa and beyond. The goal is to drive partnerships and secure investments in key green energy projects across the continent. Among the speakers on Wednesday was former First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos, who gave an overview of Namibia's investment landscape to investors.     Another moment at the summit […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 54

Africa

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

  By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney   China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 22

Business / Economics

World Bank approves $138.5 million energy loan for NamPower

Namibia has embarked on its first World Bank-financed energy project, a $138.5 million initiative to strengthen the reliability of its transmission network and integrate more renewable energy into the electricity system. The project will be implemented by NamPower, the national electricity utility, and represents a big step toward a greener and more sustainable future. "Namibia is uniquely positioned as a regional leader in the transition towards a greener future. The […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 30

Business / Economics

Namibia bets on Africa’s green hydrogen with US$267M export harbour

    By Seth Onyango, bird story agency   Namibia is gearing up its logistics infrastructure to handle future shipments of green hydrogen, with a planned US$267 million hydrogen harbour at the port of Walvis Bay, according to the country's port authority, Namport. Port of Antwerp Bruges will build the facility over the next three years, billed as a hub for shipping hydrogen and its byproducts to energy-hungry markets in […]

todayMay 6, 2024 34

Business / Economics

Ohlthaver & List Group begins N$350m solar project in Germany

The Ohlthaver and List Group has started construction of a Philippsee floating photovoltaic power plant in Bad Schönborn, Germany. With an investment value of approximately N$350 million, the solar park will consist of over 27,000 PV panels and cover more than eight hectares of water surface area. Here is the Executive Chairperson of the Ohlthaver & List Group, Sven Thieme.

todayMarch 27, 2024 114

Environment

World added 50% more renewable energy but more needed: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the previous year but more is needed in the battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. The increase was the fastest growth rate in the past two decades and the 22nd year in a row that renewable capacity additions set a new record, the Paris-based IEA said. The rise was driven by China, the planet's […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 15

Namibia

Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation

  Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation, press secretary in the Office of the President, Alfredo Hengari, has said. Hengari made this remark on Thursday at the information sharing session on the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) and the end of the year of revival. “This year, at COP28, Namibia basically was affirmed as one of the emerging green […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 8

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