The Namibia Energy Institute (NEI) overarching purpose is to support the development and dissemination of knowledge, skills, and good practices towards a safer, more secure and sustainable energy system in Namibia. The Institute works closely with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to support Namibia’s industrialization efforts by linking energy research to industry needs and economic development initiatives. The Namibia Energy Institute (NEI) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has recently implemented the Southern African Solar Thermal Training & Demonstration Initiative (SOLTRAIN): a regional programme that focusses on capacity building and demonstration of solar thermal systems in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region