Namibia Launches Energy Compact to Expand Household Electrification by 2030

Namibia Launches Energy Compact to Expand Household Electrification by 2030. Namibia has formally launched the Namibia Energy Compact, committing to electrify 200,000 households by 2030 under the global Mission 300 initiative. The Compact was launched on Thursday by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Hon. Modestus Amutse.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Amutse said the Energy Compact is aligned with Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP 6) and reflects the country’s long-term approach to energy planning. He announced that the government is working toward achieving 80 percent electricity self-sufficiency, while increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix to 70 percent.

The Minister explained that the Namibia Energy Compact is built on two central pillars. The first places energy access at the core of national development planning under NDP 6. The second recognises the full energy value chain, emphasising the interdependence between electricity access, supply generation and supporting infrastructure.

Hon. Amutse noted that Namibia currently generates about 40 percent of its electricity domestically. To address this gap, the country plans to pursue major investments in energy generation, with a focus on solar and wind power, while also considering nuclear energy as part of its long-term planning framework.

He stated that expanding domestic generation capacity is essential to improving energy security and supporting economic development. The Energy Compact is intended to guide coordinated action across government, state-owned enterprises and private sector participants involved in the energy sector.

According to the Minister, the launch of the Namibia Energy Compact follows a year-long consultation process. These engagements included utilities, private sector representatives, civil society organisations and development partners. Institutions involved in the consultations included the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

Hon. Amutse said the consultative process was critical in shaping a Compact that reflects national priorities and practical implementation considerations. He added that the Energy Compact provides a structured framework to advance electrification, strengthen infrastructure and support Namibia’s broader development goals through improved access to reliable energy.

The Namibia Energy Compact now serves as a guiding platform for ongoing efforts to expand electricity access and enhance the country’s energy system by 2030.