O&L Energy as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation
O&L Energy proudly announces that its OLC Arandis Solar Energy Corporation has been honoured as the winner in the Large Enterprise Category at the 2025 Good Business and Innovation Awards, hosted by the Development Bank of Namibia. This esteemed recognition, presented under the theme "Celebrating Innovation and Impact," acknowledged O&L Energy's steadfast commitment to renewable energy and its pioneering contributions to Namibia's sustainable future.
Bernd Vincent Walbaum, Managing Director of O&L Energy, expressed the company's gratitude.
“O&L Energy is extremely proud and humbled by this recognition. While deeply grateful for this prestigious award, we are even more thankful for the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Namibia and its people. Through world-class innovation and a caring approach to sustainability, O&L Energy has demonstrated that renewable energy is an environmental imperative and a powerful catalyst for socio-economic transformation.”
Namibia's renewable energy trajectory, guided by visionary policies including the White Paper on Energy Policy, the National Renewable Energy Policy, the MSB Regulations and the Namibia Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy, positions the nation as a significant participant in the global renewable energy transition. “We know that O&L Energy's breakthrough thinking aligns perfectly with government initiatives that recognise renewable energy as a powerful tool for national development, energy security and economic growth,” added Walbaum.
“By owning the entire value chain from development and engineering to procurement, construction and operations, we contribute to reducing Namibia's dependence on expensive electricity imports while creating local jobs and stimulating economic opportunities across communities.”
As O&L Energy celebrates this recognition from the Development Bank of Namibia, it remains steadfastly committed to its caring mission of creating sustainability for all Namibians. Through its authentic approach to renewable energy development, the company is generating clean electricity and fostering a more resilient and sustainable economy that benefits every citizen.
“Looking forward, we remain passionate about playing our role in Namibia's renewable energy future, leveraging our world-class expertise and breakthrough thinking to ensure that the nation can continue to play a prominent role in the global transition to clean energy,” explained Walbaum. The impact of renewable energy extends far beyond environmental benefits, enhancing energy security, driving economic growth, creating jobs and promoting the sustainable development that will define Namibia's prosperous future for generations to come.
Bernd Vincent Walbaum, Managing Director of O&L Energy, expressed the company's gratitude.
“O&L Energy is extremely proud and humbled by this recognition. While deeply grateful for this prestigious award, we are even more thankful for the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Namibia and its people. Through world-class innovation and a caring approach to sustainability, O&L Energy has demonstrated that renewable energy is an environmental imperative and a powerful catalyst for socio-economic transformation.”
Namibia's renewable energy trajectory, guided by visionary policies including the White Paper on Energy Policy, the National Renewable Energy Policy, the MSB Regulations and the Namibia Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy, positions the nation as a significant participant in the global renewable energy transition. “We know that O&L Energy's breakthrough thinking aligns perfectly with government initiatives that recognise renewable energy as a powerful tool for national development, energy security and economic growth,” added Walbaum.
“By owning the entire value chain from development and engineering to procurement, construction and operations, we contribute to reducing Namibia's dependence on expensive electricity imports while creating local jobs and stimulating economic opportunities across communities.”
As O&L Energy celebrates this recognition from the Development Bank of Namibia, it remains steadfastly committed to its caring mission of creating sustainability for all Namibians. Through its authentic approach to renewable energy development, the company is generating clean electricity and fostering a more resilient and sustainable economy that benefits every citizen.
“Looking forward, we remain passionate about playing our role in Namibia's renewable energy future, leveraging our world-class expertise and breakthrough thinking to ensure that the nation can continue to play a prominent role in the global transition to clean energy,” explained Walbaum. The impact of renewable energy extends far beyond environmental benefits, enhancing energy security, driving economic growth, creating jobs and promoting the sustainable development that will define Namibia's prosperous future for generations to come.
