No loading-shedding under Harambee
The economic adviser in the Office of the Presidency, John Steytler, was happy to report that power supply was stable in the last two years.
There has been no load-shedding since the start of Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP), the economic adviser in the Office of the Presidency, John Steytler, has said.
Speaking at the year-in-review media conference at State House last week, Steytler said local electricity generating capacity increased with 55 megawatts due to the hydroelectric supply from Ruacana.
“A total generating capacity delivers approximately 400MW, thereby rendering a deficit of about 200MW,” said Steytler.
Steytler noted that much of the generating capacity of 332 megawatts is linked to the hydro supply from Ruacana that is dependent on seasonal flow from the Kunene River.
He further emphasised that good progress is being made with the electrification of all schools and health facilities by 2020 and that rural electrification rate will increase from 34% in 2015 to 50% by 2020.
“The Namibian government, as part of its poverty eradication strategy remains committed towards providing electricity to all educational and health facilities and to all households, especially rural households. This is why generation of electricity will enjoy top priority during the Harambee period,” he said.
Namibia imports a significant amount of electricity from neighbouring countries, with the bulk coming from Eskom in South Africa.
Steytler also noted that the fourth pillar of the HPP, which focuses on infrastructure development, promises to increase in local electricity generating capacity from 400 to 600 megawatts by 2020 and ensure access to water for human consumption to 100% by the same year.
– NAMPA
Speaking at the year-in-review media conference at State House last week, Steytler said local electricity generating capacity increased with 55 megawatts due to the hydroelectric supply from Ruacana.
“A total generating capacity delivers approximately 400MW, thereby rendering a deficit of about 200MW,” said Steytler.
Steytler noted that much of the generating capacity of 332 megawatts is linked to the hydro supply from Ruacana that is dependent on seasonal flow from the Kunene River.
He further emphasised that good progress is being made with the electrification of all schools and health facilities by 2020 and that rural electrification rate will increase from 34% in 2015 to 50% by 2020.
“The Namibian government, as part of its poverty eradication strategy remains committed towards providing electricity to all educational and health facilities and to all households, especially rural households. This is why generation of electricity will enjoy top priority during the Harambee period,” he said.
Namibia imports a significant amount of electricity from neighbouring countries, with the bulk coming from Eskom in South Africa.
Steytler also noted that the fourth pillar of the HPP, which focuses on infrastructure development, promises to increase in local electricity generating capacity from 400 to 600 megawatts by 2020 and ensure access to water for human consumption to 100% by the same year.
– NAMPA
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