Namibia: Bidding closes for solar project

Bidding closed on 28 February for an IPP to develop a 20MW solar PV project near the Khan substation in Usakos, Erongo region. NamPower is managing the tender and intends to finalise the award within two months, with a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) signed two months after the award. Commercial operations are expected within one year of signing the PPA.The plant will be developed on a build, own, operate basis on a site that has been prepared by NamPower.