Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe says establishing a Tesla Megapack factory in Namibia would require a high level of commitment.
Megapack is a powerful battery that provides energy storage and support, according to the company’s website.
Mnuype, who met with Tesla boss Elon Musk at a high-level meeting last week, says the billionaire was clear that establishing such a factory in any jurisdiction is not a trivial investment.
“Musk highlighted how he has had sleepless nights, living at one of the first factories they established during its development; showing an incredible amount of commitment and attention to the details of that investment.
“Namibia would have to emulate that level of commitment to attract an investment of such a nature,” he says.
Tesla’s Megapacks, which are large-scale energy storage units designed to store and distribute renewable energy, are essential to stabilising electricity grids powered by intermittent sources like solar and wind.
Building local Megapack factories could revolutionise Namibia’s energy landscape, unlocking vast economic opportunities.
Mnyupe, alongside president Nangolo Mbumba, met with Musk to discuss Tesla’s Energy Master Plan – Part 3.
This plan envisions a fully electrified and sustainable future, including repowering the grid with renewables, advancing hydrogen production and scaling up sustainable energy economies.
Mnyupe says Tesla’s model for transitioning to renewable energy aligns closely with Namibia’s own green industrialisation blueprint, which emphasises the country’s rich potential in renewable energy, green hydrogen and critical raw minerals.
He says Namibia’s blueprint shares core principles with Musk’s vision, and the nation is eager to continue learning from pioneering industrialists like Musk to accelerate its green energy ambitions.
Mnyupe also participated in the Minerals Security Partnership Forum, a critical platform for ensuring sustainable mineral supply chains essential for green energy development.
The forum, co-hosted by the United States and the European Union, highlighted Namibia’s vital role in securing the minerals necessary for a clean energy future, reaffirming its position as a key global partner in the energy transition.
“The country’s collaborative approach to engaging with global industrialists, investors and policymakers ensures that Namibia remains at the forefront of green hydrogen innovation and mineral security,” Mnyupe says.
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