Namibia: `Boost Energy for 2010`

5 September, 2008 in Namibia

source: allAfrica
New Era (Windhoek)
4 September 2008
Desie Heita
Windhoek

Namibia and the entire Southern Africa region must beef up energy efficiency if they intend to watch the 2010 World Cup spectacle with all lights on.

On top of the ‘must-do’ list is the review of regulatory frameworks, power tariffs, enforcement energy audits in all public buildings and regional energy utilities to stock up on sufficient coal reserves.

The instant demand alone could see a surge in electricity usage to as high as 10 percent during the entire soccer festivities, as soccer-loving fans reach out for a warm cup of tea and cold refreshing lagers in between the half times. Another contributing factor would be the supporters’ base camps, which may represent a significant increase to the normal demand profile that may exceed the capacity of electrical network.

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