Staff Reporter
THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has approved N$164 million to co-fund Phase Two of the Rosh Pinah Solar Park in the //Kharas Region, aiming to boost energy supply for both industry and the local community. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the DBN Head Office in Windhoek.
Phase Two will add 11 MWp to the existing 5.4 MWp solar park, previously financed with N$58 million by DBN in 2022. The expansion is expected to meet up to 30% of the Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine’s increased annual energy demand following the RP2.0 mine expansion, while also supplying up to 30% of RoshSkor Township’s electricity needs. Construction and commissioning are scheduled for completion by August 2026.
PICTURED: Rosh Pinah Solar Park Managing Director Marinus Strydom and DBN CEO Titus Ndove at the signing ceremony at DBN Head Office. Photo: Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)
Speaking at the ceremony, DBN CEO Titus Ndove highlighted the project’s strategic importance. “The expansion of the Rosh Pinah Solar Park demonstrates our commitment to financing transformative projects that secure Namibia’s energy future. By enabling clean, reliable power for industrial growth and community development, we are accelerating the country’s transition to sustainable energy while unlocking long-term economic value,” Ndove said.
The investment aligns with DBN’s mandate to promote socio-economic development, strengthen infrastructure, enhance regional growth, and improve national energy security. The solar park expansion also supports economic diversification in the southern region and reduces Namibia’s reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.
The project contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
