Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Proposition

The renewable energy sector is escalating rapidly due to the global shift toward reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable energy solutions. Namibia is endowed with high south and coastal wind speed. The coastal location of Namibia and high wind speed both onshore and offshore is good for investing in wind energy infrastructure. In countries like Namibia, where energy scarcity is a critical issue, applying an open innovation approach in leveraging the renewable energy sources such as wind can lead to more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. Namibia imports 60-70% of electricity from South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to the National Renewable Energy policy of 2017(NREP) the country plans to achieve 70% power generation from wind, solar PV, concentrated solar power (CSP), biomass and hydropower) gradually by 2030.Namibia's energy deficit is compounded by the green industries, population growth, and escalating demands from green hydrogen industry,mines and domestic use. Therefore, there is a need to invest in wind turbine manufacturing plants to maximise the electricity generation from the wind source.