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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.
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= Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy 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]
  
 
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A [http://www.nampower.com.na/Page.aspx?p=382 pre-feasibility study for a biomass power plant] has been conducted for NamPower.
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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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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>
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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 plants https://www.google.com/search?q=economist+namibia+nampower+bush&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-ab</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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Latest revision as of 11:30, 30 June 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



References

  1. STEAG (2013), Study on Namibian Biomass Processing for Energy Production, Windhoek
  2. Economist Namibia - NamPower plans for biomass power plants https://www.google.com/search?q=economist+namibia+nampower+bush&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-ab