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Hydropower Plants: NamPower operates hydropower plants such as the Ruacana Power Station, which is the largest electricity producer in Namibia, located on the Kunene River. The Ruacana plant contributes significantly to the nation's power supply, especially during periods of peak demand.

Parties interested in developing small power generation facilities may also look to some of Namibia's Regional Energy Distributors (REDs). Some REDs are looking to develop their own – albeit limited – generation capacity. Partnering with a RED familiar with the ECB's IPP framework might result in faster project implementation.

NamPower is Namibia's national electricity supplier, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power across the country.

Thermal Power Plants: NamPower also operates the Van Eck Power Station and the Anixas Power Station which utilize thermal energy to generate electricity. These plants play a vital role in stabilizing the national grid, especially during dry seasons when hydropower generation is less reliable.

NamPower's generation capacity comes from a mix of energy sources, including renewable, conventional, and thermal power plants. Hydropower Plants: NamPower operates hydropower plants such as the Ruacana Power Station, which is the largest electricity producer in Namibia, located on the Kunene River.

Revised November 2014, this map provides an overview of the power generation and transmission infrastructure in Namibia. Actual and planned transmission lines are marked ranging from 132kV to 400kV lines. Generation projects (existing and planned) include hydroelectric, thermal, solar/thermal hybrid, solar, and wind sites. The map is a pdf file.