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Namibia is tapping knowledge from China on the advancement of the green hydrogen industry which is set to create the country’s synthetic energy hub and drive the industrialisation agenda.
In a statement, Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme Manager of External Affairs and Communications, Jona Musheko said a key highlight of the programme included an engagement with Goldwind, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers.
He said the engagement holds direct relevance for Namibia, where the Namibia Power Corporation is advancing a 44-megawatt wind farm project near Lüderitz in the //Kharas Region under its Independent Power Producer framework.
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.
Interim Head of the Programme at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme,Joseph Mukendwa, said the engagements are designed to equip Namibia with practical insights into how large-scale renewable energy systems can be effectively integrated with industrial ecosystems.
Mukendwa said 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.
Namibia has committed to increasing 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.
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.
The delegation, composed of 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.
The visit comes at a pivotal moment for Namibia as it seeks to transition from an energy importer to a self-sufficient and export-oriented green energy economy.
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