Namibia: Nampower Charges Ahead With Grid Plan
NamPower has inaugurated the Sekelduin Substation in Namibia, marking the first digital substation in Africa designed and built by local engineers. This project is part of a broader transmission expansion plan to support mining and industrial growth in the Erongo region.
Why it matters
The development highlights Africa's growing capacity for indigenous infrastructure engineering and the critical need for grid modernization to support economic development.
NamPower says it is rolling out a multibillion-dollar transmission expansion programme aimed at strengthening Namibia's electricity network and meeting growing demand in different regions.
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