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Clean solar energy for Namibia

More than sixty percent of Namibia's energy is imported from the South African energy pool, which is mainly supplied by fossil-fuel power plants. To reduce this dependence, the carbon offset project in Omaheke near the town of Gobabis in Namibia uses the sun as a climate-friendly energy source: The solar plants constructed in 2017 include 18,560 PV solar modules and have a total capacity of 12.064 MW. As a result, approximately 26.1 GWh of clean electricity is fed into the Namibian power grid annually. This sustainable power generation saves an average of about 25,760 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

In addition to reducing emissions and improving Namibia's energy self-sufficiency, the project is also having a positive impact on the local labor market. Since construction began, 30 jobs have been created, at least eight of which will be dedicated to the long-term operation and maintenance of the plant.

HOW DOES SOLAR ENERGY HELP FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING?

Since energy from solar panels is created without burning fossil fuels, it is considered emission-free. The growth of renewable energy production is essential to prevent global warming and secure energy supplies for the future. The amount of emissions saved by a solar energy project is calculated using the baseline method: how much CO₂ would be released by generating the same amount of energy using standard energy production methods for the region?

CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG's)

SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (Every year, the project feeds 26,6 GWh of energy into Namibia's grid, helping to make the country independent of energy imports and improving the electricity supply)

SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (The power plant has created jobs. Local companies benefit from the secure energy supply)

SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (Improving local infrastructure, transfer of modern technology and knowledge related to solar energy generation)

SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (The project saves 25,760 tonnes of carbon emissions per year)

Project Standard: Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)

Technology: Solar Energy

Region: Omaheke, Namibia

Annual volume: 25.760 t CO2

Verified by: TÜV NORD CERT GmbH