Strategic Task Forces Structure
Advancing Namibia’s Renewable Energy Future Together
Namibia’s renewable energy potential calls for collective expertise, focused engagement and practical action. REIAoN’s Task Forces provide a platform for members to contribute their knowledge and experience to the issues shaping the industry’s development.
Through focused collaboration, these task forces aim to address shared challenges, identify opportunities and develop recommendations that support a sustainable and competitive renewable energy sector. Their work brings industry perspectives into constructive dialogue and helps translate shared priorities into meaningful action.
Explore the task forces below and discover how you can contribute to Namibia’s energy future.
01
PV Greenseal & Installer Quality Task Force
Mandate
- Develop Namibia's installer quality assurance framework
- National PV GreenCard
- Installer Accreditation
Key Deliverables
- Bank recognition
- Insurance acceptance
- National installer register
C
Chairperson
Jean Basson
02
Net Metering & Distributed Energy Task Force
Mandate
- Support implementation of the new Net Metering Rules
Objectives
- Standard application procedures
- Uniform interpretation
- Technical guidelines
- Customer education
C
Chair
Eileen Makuwaza-Kayombo
03
Independent Power Producers (IPP) & Green Industries Task Force
Mandate
- To promote the growth and competitiveness of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Namibia by advocating for an enabling regulatory environment, addressing industry challenges, facilitating engagement with government and regulators, and supporting the development of a transparent, competitive, and investment-friendly electricity market.
- Increase local industry participation in green industries sector
Objectives
- Represent the interests of Independent Power Producers within REIAoN.
- Develop policy recommendations on electricity market reform.
- Coordinate regulatory engagement with the ECB.
- Promote competitive procurement and transparent licensing processes.
- Facilitate dialogue between government and industry.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting IPPs.
- Support local participation in large renewable energy projects.
- Encourage investment certainty through stable regulatory frameworks.
C
Chair
Ute Redecker
VC
Vice Chair
Ferdinand Mwandingi
04
Electric Mobility (EV) Task Force
Mandate
- Develop Namibia's EV ecosystem
Focus Areas
- EV policy
- Charging infrastructure
- Fleet conversion
- Standards
- Battery recycling
- Skills development
C
Chair
Tuwilika Johannes
VC
Vice Chair
Conrad Roedern
05
Government & Political Engagement Task Force
Mandate
- Coordinate engagement with Industry Stakeholders.
Objectives
- Policy advocacy
- Industry representation
- Renewable energy awareness
C
Chair
Harald Schütt
06
Suppliers & Manufacturing Task Force
Mandate
- Strengthen Namibia's renewable energy supply chain.
Areas
- Local manufacturing
- OEM partnerships
- Warehousing
- Standards
- After-sales support
- Technology transfer
C
Chair
Gerry Shaduka