Nampower Launches Initial Selection For 45 MW/90 MWh Lithops BESS EPC Project Under World Bank-Backed TEES Initiative In Namibia

Namibia Power Corporation, widely known as NamPower, has taken an important step toward strengthening the country’s energy infrastructure by launching the Initial Selection Document for a major battery energy storage project. This development forms part of the larger Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage (TEES) project, which aims to improve grid reliability and support the growing demand for stable and modern power systems in Namibia. Funding support for the TEES project is being provided through the World Bank under Loan and Grant numbers TF0C3910 and TF0C3911, indicating strong international backing for the initiative.

The Initial Selection Document has been released for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Lithops Battery Energy Storage System. This project involves a 45 Megawatt / 90 Megawatt-hour BESS facility and is officially identified by the reference ISD No: NA-NAMPOWER-519934-CW-RFP. The document was issued on 21 November 2025, which marks the official start of the procurement process. During this stage, interested applicants are invited to submit their qualifications to be shortlisted for the next step, the Request for Proposal phase.

This BESS project is expected to play a key role in strengthening Namibia’s power grid by adding critical storage capacity, which will support stability and flexibility, especially as the energy landscape shifts to more sustainable sources. Modern storage systems like this help balance supply and demand, minimize outages, and integrate renewable energy smoothly into the grid.

Applicants participating in this major EPC contract must meet several mandatory financial conditions. One of the primary requirements is the provision of an Initial Selection Bid Security, also known as a Bid Security or Earnest Money Deposit. Although the exact amount is not specified in the summary, this security ensures bidders remain committed to the process and do not withdraw after submitting their application. It protects the employer in case a bidder declines to sign the contract once awarded.

In addition, whoever wins the contract must provide a performance bank guarantee. This financial guarantee assures that the contractor will complete the project according to the agreed standards and timeline. If obligations are not fulfilled, NamPower is protected from potential losses. Qualified firms must meet strict technical, financial, and environmental standards to compete for this major storage project that represents a crucial investment in Namibia’s power future.