Namibia’s OPE Begins 5MW Solar Project

Key Figures & Findings: Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE), through its renewable energy subsidiary Premier Energy, has commenced constructing a 5MW solar PV plant in Okakukiuipupu, Namibia. The project launch coincides with OPE’s 25th anniversary and reflects the utility’s strategic shift toward clean energy solutions. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari, who officiated the sod-turning ceremony, described the initiative as a statement of continuity—honoring the past while embracing energy resilience for the future. Established in 2001, OPE has been central to electrification in Namibia’s northern regions and is now broadening its role amid growing national energy demands.

Statistics & Insights: The solar facility will be one of the region’s few municipally led utility-scale renewable projects. Developed by Premier Energy, the plant is expected to enhance energy security in Okakukiuipupu and neighboring communities.

Future Implications:If completed on schedule, the solar PV project could reduce northern Namibia’s energy reliance on imported power and support local economic growth by 2026. It may also serve as a reference model for other municipal energy utilities seeking to diversify into renewables.

Source:Green Building Africa