Namibia can become an energy hub: Alweendo

Edward Tenete

2024-11-16

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in the capital. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 NOV (NAMPA)- Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has said that Namibia has the potential to become an energy hub in Africa, provided energy projects are managed effectively.
Alweendo made these remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Station project, located 12 kilometres outside Tsumeb, on Friday.
The power station will generate 40 megawatts of electricity by combusting wood chips from bus...

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