As the first utility-scale storage projects in Namibia, the Omburu BESS will provide the following benefits: Surplus electricity from RE generation as well as cheaper electricity
The collaborative effort is aimed at spearheading the development of the country''s inaugural 54 MW/54 MWH utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System
October 1, 2018. CHOBE, OCT. 1 – OLC Energy, the Joint Venture between O&L Energy – a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group – and Cronimet Mining Power Solutions, together with O&L Leisure recently inaugurated Namibia''s largest photovoltaic and storage system at Chobe Water Villas (a property of O&L Leisure) in the Zambezi region.
Revamping Namibia''s power system By executing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for its inaugural large-scale battery storage project, Namibia has achieved significant strides in updating its energy infrastructure. The 54MW/54MWh
Just over half (55%) of Namibia''s 2.53 million population had access to electricity in 2021, with 38% of the country''s energy derived from renewables but most (76%) being bioenergy, according to
As the first utility-scale storage projects in Namibia, the Omburu BESS will provide the following benefits: Surplus electricity from RE generation as well as cheaper electricity imports from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) can be stored in the BESS. The stored energy could supply customers during peak times and would offset fossil
WINDHOEK, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibia''s power utility, NamPower, on Wednesday signed an agreement with two Chinese companies for the development of the country''s first
The new storage system will further play a significant role in transitioning towards a low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy system. Representing the joint-venture contractors, Benny Jin promised to provide first-class technology, high-quality products, scientific management, and excellent services to make the Omburu energy
The joint venture between the two Chinese companies will deliver the 54MW/ 54MWh battery energy storage system at the Omburu substation in Namibia''s Erongo region. The project aims to address the demand for power shortages, reduce the impact of unstable photovoltaic power generation on the power grid, and improve the
A joint venture (JV) between the two Chinese companies will deliver the 54MW/54MWh Ombuu battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Namibia''s
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
Today, a wide variety of energy storage options are available, and can play an important role in shaping Namibia''s electricity future. The present paper highlights some important
Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group representative Jin Bei (C) speaks at the signing ceremony of the utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Windhoek, Namibia, Dec. 13, 2023. Namibia''s power
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The BESS station is under development by the Namibia Power Corporation (Pty) Limited, who own the station. The development receives support (financial and technical) from the German State-Owned Investment and Development Bank (KfW). In December 2021, KfW made a grant of €20 million towards the development of this project, estimated at 80 percent of total cost. NamPower is expected to contribute about 20 percent of the cost and pay any outstanding taxe
Image: Namibia''s National Flag. Image credit: Shutterstock. Tender Flash. Namibia''s state owned energy utility, Nampower, has release a tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC contract) of the Omburu Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – 58 MW ( 75MWh minimum). Bid closing date us 13 Aug 2021 at 11:00
On 7 December 2021, KfW Development Bank, the National Planning Commission and NamPower signed a grant agreement for 20 million Euro (approx. 400 million NAD) towards the implementation of the first utility scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Namibia, and the Southern African region at large.
2023-12-14 Maihapa Ndjavera. Namibia is set to expand its power storage capacity in the energy sector with the introduction of the first-ever Omburu battery energy storage system (BESS). "The BESS project will help government accomplish its goals by ensuring electricity supply security, cost efficiency and self-sufficiency," said NamPower
Namibia''s planned new battery storage system brings it closer to reaching its green-energy goal. Its Renewable Energy Policy aims to modernise the energy sector, make it more self-reliant and turn it into a net exporter of power.
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