Namibia greenfield FDI 2025: Carbon farming, solar, and biomass projects drive global ranking
observer24.com.naNamibia ranked second globally in the 2026 Greenfield FDI Performance Index, driven by 16 greenfield projects in 2025. Key investments include Nopal Carbon Farming (N$66 million for carbon farming and biofuel on degraded land), ISPS Solar Operations (N$180 million for a 10.75 MW solar PV plant powering mining), and Kudu Biomass (N$120 million for a biomass facility using encroacher bush). The Kokoseb Gold Project added N$381 million. Namibia scored 7.74 on the index, behind the UAE and ahead of Rwanda. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board highlighted these projects as evidence of the country's growing competitiveness. The investments combine renewable energy, environmental restoration, and local value addition. This performance shows how targeted greenfield FDI can align economic growth with decarbonization goals, particularly in solar, biomass, and carbon farming sectors.