Ultra Special Energy has invested N$17 million in biomass processing equipment to strengthen biomass fuel production and support Namibia’s growing renewable energy sector.
The company has been selected as one of four long-term fuel suppliers for NamPower’s new Oshikoto biomass power station. It is also the only previously disadvantaged, fully Namibian-owned company among the appointed suppliers, Namibian reported.
The investment includes the Bandit 2680T biomass processing machine, which can produce between 80 and 150 tonnes of wood chips per hour, depending on the material being processed. The wood chips will be used as fuel for electricity generation at the Oshikoto biomass power station.
Ultra Special Energy said the new equipment is part of a broader investment to ensure a reliable supply of biomass fuel while expanding local infrastructure to support the country’s renewable energy industry.
Business Development Director Tuli Shilongo said the investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to Namibia’s clean energy goals.
“This investment is about more than acquiring world-class equipment. It is about investing in Namibia’s future, creating opportunities for our people and contributing to a more sustainable energy sector,” Shilongo said.
The Oshikoto biomass power station is expected to diversify Namibia’s electricity generation mix, reduce the country’s dependence on imported electricity and make productive use of its abundant encroacher bush resources for renewable power generation.
