National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Namibia (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism

The proposal outlines a plan to implement Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling schemes for refrigerators and distribution transformers in Namibia to reduce electricity losses and GHG emissions. It requests USD 328,755 over 18 months to conduct market analysis, form policy and technical committees, develop national roadmaps, and identify financing mechanisms. The project aims to mitigate the impact of growing electricity demand and high energy losses, which currently burden the government budget due to electricity subsidies.

• Namibia's electricity access rate is 52.5%, and the country faces significant challenges including high poverty, low population density, and high electricity costs for those with access.
• Domestic refrigerators are a major energy consumer, accounting for over 30% of domestic electricity use, with the installed stock of residential units expected to grow by more than 50% by 2030.
• Losses in distribution transformers are projected to increase by 86% by 2030, and inefficient units can remain on the grid for up to 40 years.
• Adopting Best Available Technologies (BAT) for refrigerators and transformers could reduce GHG emissions by 106 tons per year by 2030.
• The project aims to establish mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling schemes to induce market transformation toward higher efficiency products.
• Key barriers to the deployment of energy-efficient technologies in Namibia include a lack of institutional capacity, absent regulatory frameworks, and limited financing.
• The proposal requests a total of USD 328,755 over an 18-month duration to be implemented by UNEP on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).
• The project will investigate fiscal measures such as import duty reductions and financing mechanisms like on-the-bill payments to accelerate technology deployment.
• The framework will be developed through a Policy Working Group (PWG) and Technical Committees (TC-Ref and TC-DT), involving stakeholders from government, utilities, and the private sector.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2019). National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Namibia (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-namibia-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Namibia (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism. 2019. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-namibia-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2019national, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Namibia (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2019}, month = dec, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-namibia-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }