Let's cut to the chase: In December 2023, Windhoek made history by launching Namibia's first grid-scale energy storage system. This 54MWh project in Erongo Region isn't just a battery installation – it's a game-changer for a country where 70% of electricity was imported pre-2023. . By 2030 the Namibian government plans to increase the share of renewable energies (RE) in its electricity generation from around 30% to 70%. With a growing share of RE the need for measures to maintain and improve energy supply stability is also growing. A battery storage system such as the KfW. . Key contracts have been signed for the first-ever grid-scale battery storage project in Namibia, signifying the African country's dedication to modernising its energy infrastructure, according to a top local official. The project, designed at 51MW/51MWh, represents a. . Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group Co. This is the first power storage project in Namibia. Located in Omaburu, Erongo. . A smart grid is a modern electricity transmission, distribution and supply grid that allows for the optimised co-ordination of electricity generating plant, grid infrastructure, and electricity end-users, using information and communication technology, to maximise the reliability, resilience and. . In December 2023, the country signed contracts for its first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) – a 54MW/54MWh project at Omburu Substation [1] [2].
