Benguela community/ UNAM wind power demonstration project—Experiences in implementation
| dc.contributor.author | Davidson, Innocent | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-05-11T06:53:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-05-11T06:53:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract: The government of Namibia has committed itself to promote the use of economically viable RE (renewable energy) technologies, as a complement to grid electrification, and to improve energy provision to rural areas. This paper presents the implementation of the Benguela Community-UNAM Wind-Power Demonstration Project, which is a community-run wind-power mini-generation pilot plant in Luderitz, Namibia. Luderitz is located in South-Western Namibia along the Namib Desert. The region experiences abundant south-westerly winds and the coastal weather conditions make it a suitable location for wind energy. This project is an initiative from the community of Luderitz and a first of its kind in Namibia. It demonstrates the application of small-scale wind energy systems in Namibia and contributes to the growing national awareness of RE and use of wind power in the country. Through its activities, the project has created a dialogue between the local authorities, business community, schools and the greater community. The balance of the paper discusses lessons learned; envisaged future development plans; highlights technical, administrative and management activities; as well as potential for replication and barriers encountered during the project implementation including institutional constraints. The solution-methods developed are presented and discussed. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3164 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | David | en_US |
| dc.subject | Renewable energy | en_US |
| dc.subject | community-run | en_US |
| dc.subject | micro-grid | en_US |
| dc.subject | wind-power | en_US |
| dc.subject | clean energy technologies | en_US |
| dc.subject | Namibia | en_US |
| dc.title | Benguela community/ UNAM wind power demonstration project—Experiences in implementation | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |