Renewable Energy Conversations in Namibia

This MYD Earth Show features an inspiring tale of young Namibians who are making a difference in the renewable energies market. Namibia is a net importer of around 60 percent of its electricity from neighbouring countries, but has great potential to produce renewable energy, and this is why the team from the Promoting Renewable Energies in Namibia project (PREN) are …

Life Lessons and Sustainability

The PREN, Promotion of Renewable Energy in Namibia, Project is assisting to drive the increase of renewable energy usage in Namibia through educating young Namibians on the versatility and power of renewable energy. Young Namibians, from across the country, were recently afforded an opportunity to learn about sustainability first hand. In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, two of …

Cleaner and Cheaper: Renewable Energy

Improved energy and resource efficiency, is now not only better for the planet but also, with technological advancements, has become a more affordable energy source. The PREN, Promotion of Renewable Energy in Namibia, Project is assisting to drive the increase of renewable energy usage in Namibia. In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, PREN Project Coordinator, Rodney Seibeb shares about …

Winds of Change for Namibian Electricity

Wind energy could hold the key to Namibia becoming one of the first countries in the world to meet all of its electrical needs using only renewable energy. What this could mean for Namibia would be complete self-sufficiency as well as many jobs created as we look to generate all our own electrical needs locally. Wind energy is not new …

Young Namibians Caring for the Needs of the Youth

“I studied renewable energy systems and had the chance to spend 5 days at the NaDEET centre. This made me realize about the potential of solar energy in Namibia.” Providing solar lights to students living in informal settlements, one young start-up is proving that making a difference is possible with dedication and commitment. GreenVille Solutions works together with schools in …