Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, has commenced construction of the 100 MW Sores|Gaib Solar Power Plant, located approximately 33 kilometers from Rosh Pinah in the southern part of the country.
The $90.3 million project is being financed in part by a $73 million loan from Germany’s development bank, KfW, with NamPower covering the remaining costs.
Namibia has historically relied heavily on imported electricity. In 2022, the country sourced nearly 78% of its power from foreign suppliers, according to the International Energy Agency.
Despite its vast solar potential—estimated by the World Bank to be twice that of the United Kingdom—domestic electricity production remains limited, making Namibia one of Africa’s largest electricity importers.
The Sores|Gaib plant—whose name translates to “Power of the Sun” in a local language—marks a major step in NamPower’s strategy to leverage the country’s abundant solar resources.
Between 2018 and 2022, solar power generation in Namibia more than doubled, rising from 232 GWh to 508 GWh, yet imports still account for the majority of supply.
By expanding domestic renewable energy capacity, the project aims to stabilize Namibia’s national grid, which has faced disruptions due to regional supply shortages.
Increased local production is expected to improve energy security and reduce dependence on neighboring power markets.
NamPower views the Sores|Gaib solar facility as a cornerstone of its long-term energy strategy.
Beyond reducing imports, the plant has the potential to reshape Namibia’s power sector and support broader regional energy integration.
