
South African company Commodore Industries has announced its intention to expand into the Namibian renewable energy market, focusing initially on solar power financing. The company, which is a developer and investor in renewable energy with two existing projects in South Africa, has appointed Mwahafar Ndilula as its country manager for Namibia. Ndilula stated that Commodore Industries is currently engaging with solar plant owners and other stakeholders licensed to establish wind power facilities in Namibia. The company is considering developing its own solar plant or investing in existing ones, noting that many license holders require access to capital. Ndilula also mentioned the company's interest in the railway industry, as Commodore is a licensed railway user in South Africa for commodity transport. He highlighted that this expansion aligns with the Namibian president's discussions about building a domestic energy base load to reduce reliance on energy imports, which is crucial for the country's industrialization goals.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by The Namibian.