Staff Reporter
THE Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, in collaboration with the Global Wind Energy Council, is spearheading a high-level technical delegation to the People’s Republic of China to advance Namibia’s renewable energy goals and green industrialisation agenda.
“The delegation, comprising representatives from the Namibia Power Corporation, the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, is undertaking engagements in Beijing and Shanghai focused on advanced renewable energy technologies. These include wind energy systems, solar solutions, battery storage, fuel cells, and the development of integrated clean industrial parks,” Jona Musheko, Manager of External Affairs and Communications at Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, said.
He noted that the visit comes at a critical time for Namibia as the country works towards shifting from an energy importer to a self-sufficient, export-driven green energy economy.
“China’s global leadership in renewable energy manufacturing, deployment, and innovation provides Namibia with practical model options for scaling its energy infrastructure while unlocking new industrial value chains. A key highlight of the programme is engagement with Goldwind, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers,” he continued.
Musheko explained that this engagement is particularly relevant as the Namibia Power Corporation progresses with a 44-megawatt wind farm project near Lüderitz in the //Kharas Region under its Independent Power Producer framework. He added that the turbines for this project are being sourced from Goldwind, demonstrating a clear and immediate link between international collaboration and infrastructure development on the ground.
“In addition, the delegation is engaging with leading renewable energy and technology companies, including Envision Energy, GoodWe, Haitai Solar, Hygreen Energy, and Mingyang Smart Energy. The programme also includes visits to innovation hubs such as the Beijing Future Science City Exhibition Centre, where integrated approaches to renewable energy, industrial development, and technological innovation are showcased,” Musheko explained.
He further highlighted that the Namibian Government has set a target to increase the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix from 54% to 70% by 2040, as outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and the Namibia Energy Compact.
“Achieving this target will require sustained international partnerships, technology transfer, and investment mobilisation, objectives that are directly supported through this collaboration. The visit is funded by the Global Wind Energy Council, a global industry body representing more than 1,500 companies and organisations across over 80 countries,” Musheko said.
Providing further context, Joseph Mukendwa, Interim Head of Programme at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, emphasised that the engagements are intended to provide Namibia with practical insights into integrating large-scale renewable energy systems with industrial ecosystems. This, he said, is key to driving economic transformation, strengthening energy security and creating sustainable employment opportunities.
He noted that, as Namibia advances its green hydrogen and broader green industrialisation agenda, the lessons drawn from China’s experience are expected to inform national strategies on scaling renewable energy generation, strengthening storage capacity, and developing cleaner industrial value chains.
