“We used to collect firewood just behind our homestead,” says Maria, a mother of four from Omusati region in northern Namibia. “Now, I sometimes walk over 12 kilometers just to find a few sticks that won’t even last three days. It’s exhausting and stressful!”
Maria’s story is not uncommon in rural Namibia. For many households, firewood is no longer freely available, trees have become scarce and gathering wood has turned into a daily struggle. It’s not just an inconvenience, it’s a crisis of time, energy and resources. That’s where solar cookers come in.
At Rural Power Solutions, we help communities transition from wood-based cooking to clean, solar-powered alternatives. And we believe with the right support; this shift can reach every village and informal settlement across Namibia.
Why Solar Cookers Matter for Namibia
🌞 Sunlight is abundant – Namibia has some of the highest solar radiation levels in the world, making solar cooking a natural solution
🌞 No fuel required – Just sunlight
🌳 Preserves forests – Reduces wood harvesting
💨 No smoke – Cleaner indoor air
💰 Saves money – No ongoing fuel costs
Our solar cookers are portable, durable, and efficient, perfect for households, school feeding programs, soup kitchens and any community cooking need where electricity or gas isn’t accessible.
A Clean Future Starts with One Cooker
Every time a household adopts solar cooking, we reduce pressure on Namibia’s woodlands, protect women and children from long and risky firewood treks and free up time for education, income generation and rest.
For Maria, solar cooking means she can now focus on her children and her garden instead of spending hours chasing after dwindling firewood. It’s a small device, but a big change.
To bring this innovation to more people, we need partners. Government programs, NGOs, and development agencies can help us reach the communities that need it most.
👉 Are you a policymaker or running a rural development program?
Partner with us to bring solar cookers to every corner of Namibia.