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Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage Project

Abstract*

The proposed Project will address key priorities in Namibia’s energy sector. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to strengthen the transmission network, maintain grid stability, and facilitate uptake of renewable energy generation. The Project will finance the construction of a new transmission line and associated substations to strengthen NamPower’s transmission network and to increase capacity to supply new load and to wheel additional renewable...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To strengthen Namibia’s transmission network and enable integration of renewable energy generation.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P177328

  • Active

  • Nadia Taobane , Carla De Nobrega

  • NAMIBIA POWER CORPORATION (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED

  • Namibia

  • March 1, 2023

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 6, 2024

  • N/A

  • US$ 115.29 million

  • NAMIBIA POWER CORPORATION (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2024

  • US$ 138.50 million

  • N/A

  • June 30, 2023

  • December 31, 2029

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
IBRD Fund for Innovative GPG Solutions 15.00
Green Climate Fund 23.50
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 100.00
Borrower/Recipient 10.25

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 100.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 100.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 38.50
Total Project Cost** 115.29

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
May 6, 2024 IBRD-96740 Loan Commitment 100,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-13
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-11-13
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-11-13
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-11-13
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-11-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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