Namibia s largest communication base station wind power

Does Namibia use wind energy for electricity generation?

The economic analysis evaluated the utilization of wind energy for electricity generation from the country's point of view, assuming that Namibia continues to rely on imports from the RSA as per purchase agreement of 1996.

How did the wind energy evaluation programme - Walvis Bay Luderitz work?

After the first promising measurement results, the stations were upgraded using continuous data logging systems. The results of these measurements are compiled in the report “Wind Energy Evaluation Programme - Walvis Bay:Luderitz” and first published as an interim report in July 1996.

How are the benefits of wind energy measured?

In the financial analysis, the key assumption was that the benefits of wind energy are measured in terms of avoided costs of bulk energy supplies from NamPower, valued in terms of the currently prevailing wholesale tariffs, adjusted upwards by 12% to account for the pending increase in tariffs.

Can wind energy be used for electricity generation?

In the framework of this programme, it was decided to evaluate also the potential of wind energy for electricity generation. In 1996, two measurement stations have been established in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. After the first promising measurement results, the stations were upgraded using continuous data logging systems.