This article explores the current state of solar energy in Namibia, the drivers behind its adoption, the challenges to its growth, and the prospects for its future as a transformative force in the country's energy landscape. Namibia's location uniquely aligns it with abundant renewable resources. Located on the southwest coast of Africa, the Benguela current creates high-speed winds and its subtropical desert climate positions. . Namibia's vast renewable energy potential holds significant opportunities for socio-economic development. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. . Main IEA contributors were (in alphabetical order) Yasmina Abdelilah, Elisa Asmelash, Trevor Criswell, Gaia Guadagnini, Claire Lesieur, Martina Lyons, Rita Madeira, Youngsun Om. The report also benefitted from the input of Zuzana Dobrotkova, as an external consultant.