Niël Terblanché
The Diaz wind farm near Luderitz has a total capacity of 44 megawatts (MW) and is scheduled for commissioning in July 2025.
Construction of the farm started in 2023 and is being developed by InnoVent, a company specialising in the installation and operation of wind and solar farms in France and Africa.
According to a statement issued by the company, the Diaz wind farm, with its eleven turbines, will boost Namibia’s renewable energy capacity.
“With an annual production of over 230 GWh of green electricity, the Diaz wind farm will represent 5 to 6% of Namibia’s electricity consumption (approximately 4,000 GWh per year), avoiding the emission of 200,000 tons of CO2 per year. This project will contribute to the country’s energy independence by reducing electricity imports and combating climate change,” reads the statement.
InnoVent has been a key player in Namibia’s renewable energy landscape since 2011.
The company has already contributed to the country’s renewable energy sector by developing Namibia’s first three solar power plants at Omburu, Osona, and Aussenkehr, as well as the first wind farm at Ombepo.
These solar farms, with a combined capacity of 21 MW, were commissioned between 2015 and 2017.
In 2019, InnoVent expanded its operations by constructing a fourth solar power plant in Omusati, increasing its capacity and availability.
Currently, InnoVent operates 26 MW in Namibia, producing approximately 76,500 MWh by 2023.
