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Difference between revisions of "Bush-to-Electricity in Namibia"
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| − | The national power utility of [[Namibia Energy Situation| Namibia]], [http://www.nampower.com.na/ NamPower], is currently exploring options of utilizing [http://www.bushencroachment.com/namibian-solution.html encroacher bush] (an estimated renewable resource of currently 200-300 mio tonnes) for power production. | + | The national power utility of [[Namibia Energy Situation|Namibia]], [http://www.nampower.com.na/ NamPower], is currently exploring options of utilizing [http://www.bushencroachment.com/namibian-solution.html encroacher bush] (an estimated renewable resource of currently 200-300 mio tonnes) for power production. |
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A study conducted in 2013 has shown positive results, confirming the general feasibility of biomass to electricity projects in the country (STEAG 2013).<ref name="STEAG (2013), Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production, Windhoek">STEAG (2013), Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production, Windhoek</ref> To access the publication, click [http://www.steag.co.za/fileadmin/user_upload/steag.co.za/download/Broschueren/pdf/Namibia_Biomass_Study_21-10-2013_klein.pdf here] | A study conducted in 2013 has shown positive results, confirming the general feasibility of biomass to electricity projects in the country (STEAG 2013).<ref name="STEAG (2013), Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production, Windhoek">STEAG (2013), Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production, Windhoek</ref> To access the publication, click [http://www.steag.co.za/fileadmin/user_upload/steag.co.za/download/Broschueren/pdf/Namibia_Biomass_Study_21-10-2013_klein.pdf here] | ||
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| + | A pre-feasibility study for a biomass power plant has been conducted for NamPower. It can be accessed on the [http://www.nampower.com.na/Page.aspx?p=382 utility's website.] | ||
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| − | + | NamPower is currently conducting a feasibility study for the construction and operation of several decentralised biomass power plants with a combined capacity of 60 MW. Study results and an investment decision are expected in the last quarter of 2017.<ref>Economist Namibia - NamPower plans for biomass power plantsfckLRhttps://www.google.com/search?q=economist+namibia+nampower+bush&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-ab</ref> | |
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*[[Namibia Energy Situation|Namibia Energy Situation]] | *[[Namibia Energy Situation|Namibia Energy Situation]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:51, 27 April 2017
Overview
The national power utility of Namibia, NamPower, is currently exploring options of utilizing encroacher bush (an estimated renewable resource of currently 200-300 mio tonnes) for power production.
Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production
A study conducted in 2013 has shown positive results, confirming the general feasibility of biomass to electricity projects in the country (STEAG 2013).[1] To access the publication, click here
A pre-feasibility study for a biomass power plant has been conducted for NamPower. It can be accessed on the utility's website.
NamPower is currently conducting a feasibility study for the construction and operation of several decentralised biomass power plants with a combined capacity of 60 MW. Study results and an investment decision are expected in the last quarter of 2017.[2]
Further Information
