The overarching mission of Namibia's National Renewable Energy Policy is to enable access to modern, clean, environmentally sustainable, and affordable energy services for all Namibians. This Policy aims to make renewable energy a powerful tool for the Government of Namibia to meet its short-term and long-term national development goals, and to assist Namibians climb the development ladder, empowered by access to energy at levels that facilitate engagement in productive activity. Additionally, the Policy's vision is for Namibia to become a regional leader in the development and deployment of renewable energy within southern Africa.