Namibia outdoor power installation and price

The price of electricity in Namibia is 0.000 U.S. Dollar for businesses, which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes. For households, the price is 0.112 U.S. Dollar per kWh.

Namibia uses power outlets and plugs of types D & M. Take a look at the pictures below to see what these plugs and power sockets look like: Doesn't look familiar? Do the outlets look different in your country? You'll need a power plug adapter. Be careful!

Namibia's Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a 3.8% electricity tariff increase, in a move to reduce the nation's electricity subsidy. The hike increases the cost of electricity from N$1.98 ($0.11) per kWh to N$2.06 ($0.11) per kWh for the 2025/26 financial year.

Namibia plans to add 93 megawatts of renewable energy capacity during the financial year ending 2026 as part of a strategy to reduce electricity imports. Kahimise said the government also plans to boost domestic electricity generation to 80% by 2030, up from the current 45%, in a bid to complement the household electrification drive.

“ More electricity will be generated locally, hence reducing imports and overall cost of electricity,” Kahimise said. Namibia imports about 60% of its electricity from neighbors including South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which have their own problems meeting demand. Renewables now make up 21% of the country's electricity mix.

Namibia imports about 60% of its electricity from neighbors including South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which have their own problems meeting demand. Renewables now make up 21% of the country's electricity mix. The goal is to reach 70% of electricity from renewables by 2030.