50 MW Diaz Wind Farm Inaugurated to Provide Electricity to National Grid

InnoVent’s N$1.6 billion Diaz Wind Farm near Lüderitz has been officially inaugurated, marking a new chapter in an investment journey that has brought renewable energy infrastructure, employment and business opportunities to Namibia.

The inauguration took place on Friday, 23 October 2026, led by Hon. Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, alongside Hon. David C. Gertze, Governor of the //Karas Region. InnoVent Chairman Grégoire Verhaeghe joined representatives of the Electricity Control Board, NamPower and other stakeholders for the occasion.

For InnoVent, Diaz builds on more than a decade of working in Namibia. The French renewable energy developer has been active in the country since 2011, with earlier projects including the Omburu, Osona and Aussenkehr solar plants and the 6 MW Ombepo Wind Farm near Lüderitz. Experience gained at Ombepo provided a foundation for acquiring the nearby Diaz project in 2022 and beginning construction the following year, expanding the company’s investment on the southern coast.

Namibian businesses have helped bring the development to this stage. Local companies undertook civil and electrical works, as well as crane installation, with local content accounting for approximately 45% during construction. Alongside this business participation, the investment has supported approximately 200 construction jobs and 60 operational jobs, extending its economic contribution beyond electricity generation.

Implementation has also required coordination between the investor and public institutions. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) engaged relevant government Offices, Ministries and Agencies to help address overlapping interests within the mining licence area. The Board also assisted with the facilitation of  visa and employment permit processes for project personnel, providing practical support as the development advanced.

With the inauguration complete, attention now turns to bringing the wind farm into full operation. The facility has an installed capacity of 50 MW and was generating 32 MW at the time of the event. Its contribution to domestic electricity supply supports the Sixth National Development Plan’s priorities of expanding renewable energy and building a more resilient energy sector.

The investment has already brought work to Namibian businesses during construction; its next chapter is about harnessing the country’s coastal winds to meet more of its electricity needs at home.