Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, has opened a new procurement round for six grid-connected solar power plants, each designed to generate 20 MW.
The initiative forms part of the country’s broader strategy to accelerate renewable energy deployment and attract private-sector participation in electricity generation. The projects will be developed under an independent power producer (IPP) model, giving private companies the opportunity to finance, build, and operate the plants before selling power to NamPower through power purchase agreements. The tender is open to both local and international players that meet the eligibility criteria.
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Interested bidders must pay a registration fee of approximately US $349 to access the full set of bid documents. NamPower has set 13 January 2026 as the final date for payment and document collection, while 30 January 2026 is the formal deadline for submission of completed bids.
This procurement drive comes at a time when Namibia is scaling up its renewable energy ambitions. In mid-2025, NamPower began the construction of a 100 MW solar plant in southern Namibia, currently the largest solar facility being developed in the country. The government has also cleared the way for large-scale green hydrogen investments, issuing an Environmental Clearance Certificate for a landmark 3 GW solar project intended to support green hydrogen and green ammonia production.
Namibia has been steadily increasing its solar generation footprint, helped by strong solar resources and growing investor interest. Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that the country had reached 163 MW of installed solar capacity by the end of 2024. The new tender for the six projects is expected to significantly boost this capacity while reinforcing Namibia’s long-term goal of strengthening energy security through clean, locally generated power.