The Namibian Electricity Control Board (ECB) has granted generation and export licenses to Schonau Solar Energy, a 125 MW DC solar photovoltaic project located in Karasburg, Namibia.
The project, being developed by Emesco, will generate clean energy for 25 years that will be supplied to the South African grid through the Southern African Power Pool’s (SAPP) competitive electricity markets.
The solar farm represents about US$105 million in investment.
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August 24, 2022
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy progresses with plans to develop 6 GW hydrogen project in Namibia
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has announced that its discussion with the Namibian government about the conclusion of the Implementation Agreement for a 6 GW green hydrogen project in Tsau/Khaeb national park...
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June 06, 2022
6 GW SCDI hydrogen project starts full feasibility study
The Namibian Government has shared the progress in planning the 6 GW Hyphen hydrogen project, currently in development with a preferred bidder, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen). The large-scale v...
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November 19, 2021
Preferred bidder selected for 5 GW Hydrogen PPP project in Namibia
The Namibian Government has selected HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy as the preferred bidder for the development of the large-scale vertically integrated green hydrogen project.
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May 06, 2021
US to build 5 GW solar complex in Botswana and Namibia
The Federal Government of the United States of America has signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) for the development of up to 5 GW solar complex in Botswana and Namibia. The US government will pa...
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July 01, 2020
ANIREP completes purchase of 70% stakes in Hopsol Power Generation (Pty) Ltd
Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Energy Power Limited (ANIREP) has completed the acquisition of a 70% stakes in Hopsol Power Generation (Pty) Ltd. Hopsol Power Generation (Pty) Ltd. is&n...
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