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Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Hoffnung - Kapps and Hoffnung - Hoffnung Farm Reticulation System Including NBC Indoor Substation and other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Gobabis – Gobabis and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Von Bach Booster 2 - Döbra and Von Bach Booster 2 - Brakwater Reticulation System including other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Groot Aub - Groot Aub and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Omaere - Buitepos and Omaere - Kroonster Reticulation System including other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Hochfeld – Hochfeld 1 electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as “energy distribution, transmission and generation” requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Witvlei – Abbatoir and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 6145_EMP_Witvlei_abbatoir electrical reticulation system.pdf | 920.57 KB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of the Konkiep - Bethanie electrical reticulation system and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Aussenkehr - Aussenkehr North and South electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of the existing Kokerboom - Tses reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the Lüderitz - Namibia Airports Company reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for operation and maintenance of the Lorelei - Orange River and Lorelei - Spitskop including associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 22kV Karas T-off - Grünau and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2021 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Otjikoto - Tsumeb transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Otjikoto - Tsumeb transmission line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for Keetmanshoop - Naute in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 66kV Aranos - Stampriet to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This transmission line runs from Aranos substation to Stampriet substation in Hardap region and is 76.9 km in length. The line is constructed with wooden H - Pole structures.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for the operation and maintenance of Khurub – Noordoewer reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 66kV Aus - Aus to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The 11kV Aus - Aus power line is 16.9 km in length.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for existing 22kV Koichab T-off - Koichab in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 5653_EMP_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 849.98 KB |
| 5653_Declaration of Authorship_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 226.52 KB |
| 5653_Map_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 397 KB |
| 5653_CV_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2018, NamPower obtained the ECC for the 132 kV Gerus - Whale Rock transmission line has since expired. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 132kV Gerus - Whale Rock including Whale Rock Substation to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2015 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 132kV Kokerboom - Namib transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 132kV Kokerboom - Namib line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 22kV Harib - Schonau to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The 22kV Harib - Schonau power line starts from Harib Substation and runs north-eastwards to Schonau in Warmbad area, //Karas region.
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| 5644_EMP_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 965.73 KB |
| 5644_Declaration of Authorship_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 232.93 KB |
| 5644_Map_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 429.62 KB |
| 5644_CV_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the Mariental - Gibeon transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for Mariental - Gibeon line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This ECC also includes Gibeon Substation.
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| 5663_EMP_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 1.08 MB |
| 5663_Declaration of Authorship_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 235.06 KB |
| 5663_Map_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 470.52 KB |
| 5663_CV_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 22kV Karas T-off - Karasburg to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The powerlines from this reticulation system run from Karas T-off substation southwards to Karasburg Substation, Karasburg area, Warmbad substation and various supply points in //Karas region.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Osona - Okahandja transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Osona - Okahandja line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of existing Rock - Ariamsvlei electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the maintenance and operation of the Stampriet - Glave reticulation system and associated infrastructures. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for Stampriet - Glave line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Nabas - Aroab and Nabas - Rietfontein electrical reticulation systems to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Schlangkopf - Dam Reticulation System Including Schlangkopf - Weir distribution Line, Dam Substation, Weir Substation and other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 5709_EMP_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 1.01 MB |
| 5709_Declaration of Authorship_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 259.93 KB |
| 5709_Map_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 634.68 KB |
| 5709_Screening Notice_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 117.02 KB |
| 5709_Map_Zambezi Earth Electrode line_0.pdf | 634.68 KB |
NamPower’s focus remains on expanding renewable energy. The Omburu Power Project showcases NamPower's commitment to affordable, renewable energy. By harnessing the power of the sun, we reduce costs and meet our nation's energy needs sustainably. The Omburu (with a current capacity of 20 MW) Solar PV Power Station, NamPower’s first fully owned and operated renewable energy project, serves as an exemplary demonstration of the capabilities of such technologies.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation and maintenance of the Zambezi Transmission Station. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for the Zambezi Transmission Station in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 5497_EMP_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 876.31 KB |
| 5497_Declaration of Authorship_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 213.95 KB |
| 5497_ECC Old_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 2.04 MB |
| 5497_Map_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 791.43 KB |
| 5497_Screening Notice_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 35.48 KB |
| 5497_CV_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 1.67 MB |
The Van Eck Power Station is located at the corner of Allen Street and Hosea Kutako Drive in the Northern Industrial Area, within the institutional boundaries of City of Windhoek Municipality. It is a Coal-Fired Power Station with a total of 4 generating units, each rated at 30 MW. The first two units (Unit 1 and Unit 2) were commissioned in 1972, while Unit 3 was commissioned in 1973 and Unit 4 in 1979. The station is recognizable by its two 103 meters high smokestacks or chimneys.
The ECC is the operation and maintenance of the Auas Transmission Station in Khomas Region. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation and maintenance of the Auas Transmission Station. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for the Auas Transmission Station in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. Auas substation is located about 35 km outside Windhoek. The substation consists of low, medium and high voltage yards as well as storerooms, control rooms and offices.
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| 5063_EMP_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 795.13 KB |
| 5063_Declaration of Authorship_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 132.1 KB |
| 5063_ECC Old_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 1.7 MB |
| 5063_Map_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 546.94 KB |
| 5063_CV_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 1.03 MB |
The Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation, maintenance and upgrade of an existing Gerus - Gerus earth electrode line, station and other associated infrastructures in Otjozondjupa Region. The purpose of the earth electrode line and stations is to provide a current path when the 350 HVDC line is operated on earth mode. The 350 HVDC line may be operated under certain conditions in "earth return" mode. The 350 HVDC line may be operated under certain conditions in "earth return" return due to significant savings in power losses.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kv Trekkopje - Wlotzka Transmission line including Wlotzka, Dolerite, Lichen Substations And other associated Infrastructure. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 220kV Rössing– Lithops transmission line including Rössing substation and other associated infrastructures Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 220kV Rössing– Lithops in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of the existing 330kV Ruacana - Kunene - Omburu transmission line and other associated infrastructures. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. The 330kV Ruacana - Kunene - Omburu transmission line, was constructed before the promulgation of the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations, thus it did not obtain an ECC.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of existing 132kv Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines and other associated infrastructures. The construction of the 132kV Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines was part of the ECC issued to Husab Mine. However, the powerline belongs to NamPower and would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kv Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of the existing 132kV Omatando - Okatope transmission line. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. This transmission line was constructed before the promulgation of the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kv Lithops – Walmund transmission lines. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of the ECC for 220kV Lithops - Walmund in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kV Schlangkopf T-off - Schlangkopf transmission line including Schlangkopf substation and other associated infrastructures. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 400kv Kokerboom - Obib transmission line. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 400kV Kokerboom – Obib transmission line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 66kV Van Eck – Osona transmission line including Osona T-off - Von Bach base and other associated infrastructures. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 66kV Van Eck– Osona in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC operation and maintenance of the 66kV Hardap – Stampriet transmission line including Stampriet substation and other associated infrastructures. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. The 66kV Hardap - Stampriet, was constructed before the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 220kv Khan – Rossing transmission line. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. The 220kV Khan - Rossing was constructed before the promulgation of the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.