How can Namibia transform its electricity grid into a smart grid?

To transform Namibia’s present-day electricity grid into a smart grid, it is necessary to change highly centralised producer-controlled networks into increasingly interactive and consumer-focused electricity supply systems.

Do Namibian electricity utilities have a grid?

Contemporary Namibian electricity utilities are almost exclusively focused on grid-connected operations, and their underlying business is centred on operating grid infrastructure. To date, more than half of Namibia’s population does not benefit from access to electricity.

Who owns electricity in Namibia?

The state-owned electricity utility NamPower owns and operates the transmission networks in Namibia, which connects various regional markets to Namibia and facilitates the active trade of electricity.

Do Namibians really need electricity?

To date, more than half of Namibia’s population does not benefit from access to electricity. It is generally accepted that grid supplies cannot effectively be made available to everyone.

Does Namibia have a utility business model?

Namibian utility business models make little or no provision for effectively providing electricity services to those that remain beyond the immediate reach of their grid infrastructure.

Is electricity a National Challenge in Namibia?

The Government of Namibia is cognisant of the fact that access to electricity remains a national challenge. Particularly in rural Namibia, access to electricity is often significantly underdeveloped, especially when compared to most urban centres.