Business leaders and energy professionals gathered at Hilton Windhoek for strategic discussions, industry recognition and networking.
The Solar & Storage Leadership Forum 2026: Namibia successfully concluded on 30 October 2026 at Hilton Windhoek, bringing together industry professionals to explore priorities for the country’s solar and energy storage sector. Organised by FirstVIEW and powered by SolarQuarter and Energy Storage Pro, the Business Leaders Meet provided a focused setting for exchanging perspectives on energy security, project development and investment.
The programme featured a keynote address by Simon Jason, Chairperson, Erongo Region, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), and a presentation by Bright Sun, General Manager, Africa, LONGi Solar. Two Executive Leaders Dialogues formed the centre of the event, connecting discussions on industry growth with the practical requirements for financing and scaling projects.
Strategic Priorities for Namibia’s Solar and Storage Growth
The first dialogue, “Namibia’s Solar & Energy Storage Future: Strategic Priorities for Growth,” explored opportunities across utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, distributed generation and commercial and industrial projects.
Key themes included strengthening energy security, reducing reliance on imported electricity and integrating renewable generation while maintaining grid stability. The discussion also examined storage applications beyond backup power, including peak management and grid balancing, alongside the importance of local participation and project development capabilities.
Moderated by Helvi Ileka, Centre Head: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Namibia Energy Institute, NUST, the session featured:
- Ndakolute S. Abraham — Deputy Director, Technical Vocational Education and Training, Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture.
- Johan Bekker — Director, Africa Power & Light.
- Harald Schütt — Country Manager, GreenGo Energy Group.
- Innocent Haingura — Senior Technical Advisor, GIZ Namibia.
- Valentine-Gratia Shaanika — Energy Compliance Officer, Millennium Investment Group (Namibia).
Connecting Investment with Project Delivery
The second dialogue, “Powering Namibia’s Solar & Storage Future: Investment, Scale & Opportunity,” focused on the conditions needed to move projects towards bankability and financial close.
The conversation covered risk allocation, power purchase agreements, storage revenue models and opportunities across commercial and industrial solar, mining and corporate energy procurement. It also considered how development finance, guarantees and blended finance could help address project risks and attract investment.
Moderated by Jackson Nangolo, Energy Specialist, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the session brought together:
- Simon Jason — Chairperson, Erongo Region, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI).
- Edith Nghitukwa — Group Financial Manager, Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Energy Power Limited (ANIREP).
- Sofia Shiimi — Techno Economist, Namdeb.
Celebrating Achievement and Building Connections
The Solar & Storage Leadership Forum 2026: Namibia Awards added a celebratory dimension to the programme, recognising achievement within the sector. A networking lunch gave participants further opportunities to continue discussions, exchange experience and explore potential collaborations.
The event was supported by Session Partner LONGi, alongside Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), Green Finance Alliance and Future Energy Leadership Alliance.
By bringing technical, commercial and investment perspectives into one focused programme, the forum created a valuable opportunity to examine Namibia’s clean-energy priorities and strengthen industry connections. Its successful conclusion highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration in supporting the next phase of solar and storage development.FirstVIEW thanks all speakers, sponsors, supporting organisations and participants for contributing to the success of Solar & Storage Leadership Forum 2026: Namibia.
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