Mbumba inaugurates KHAN Solar Plant at Usakos

NAMPA

2025-03-07

WINDHOEK, 06 MARCH 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba with the Mayor of Usakos Irene Simeon-Kurtz (left) and Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo (Right) at the Inauguration of the 25MWp KHAN solar PV plant, at Usakos on Thursday. ( Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 MAR (NAMPA) – President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the new 25MWp KHAN solar photovoltaic plant at Usakos in the Erongo Region on Thursday.
The plant is named after the late Moses Mague //Garoeb, a founding member of Swapo.
In his remarks, Mbumba said the launch of the 25 Megawatt peak (MWp) solar plant is a step forward for Namibia in fulfilling its goal of decarbonisation.
“This is in line with Namibia’s quest for energy sufficiency...

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