How renewables will shape Africa’s hydrogen future

July 16, 2025

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How renewables will shape Africa’s hydrogen future

A new report by the African Energy Chamber projects Africa’s renewable energy share will rise from 27% today to over 43% by 2030. This surge is set to provide the clean electricity foundation needed to scale green hydrogen production, positioning the continent as a credible global supplier, particulalry to Europe.

  • Africa’s accelerating renewable buildout improves power availability and cost certainty, directly enhancing the viability and bankability of large-scale electrolysis projects.

  • The projected growth in solar, wind and hydro expands optionality for developers, enabling tailored hydrogen project configurations across diverse African geographies and industrial use cases.

  • Our take: Renewables are no longer just the feedstock; they’re the design principle……..Read more (2 min)

As Africa positions itself in the global green hydrogen space, Ruben Furi, Sales Manager at Enapter, a Germany-based green hydrogen technology company, says advanced systems like anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology could offer the continent a practical alternative to conventional approaches.

  • According to Mr Furi, AEM technology combines the efficiency of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) with the cost advantages of alkaline systems, and as such is well suited to Africa’s renewable-rich but price-sensitive markets.

  • In an interview, he highlights how flexibility, scalability and production efficiencies could help emerging markets pilot hydrogen projects, build local technical capacity, and expand over time.

  • Find the full conversation here (2 min)

In the coming months, 18 key energy events across Africa are relevant for green hydrogen stakeholders, as identified by Hydrogen Rising. Of these, three are dedicated specifically to green hydrogen, while the remaining 15 focus on broader energy themes, such as power conversion technologies, with green hydrogen featuring more peripherally.

  • The events, from targeted workshops to high-level summits, will bring together governments, investors, policymakers, and developers to shape conversations around Africa’s evolving energy landscape.

  • North Africa leads in hosting green hydrogen-specific events, with Morocco and Egypt each hosting one. South Africa, meanwhile, stands out in terms of overall activity, hosting four events focused on renewables and energy systems

  • Participate in the events here (2 min)

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South African green hydrogen team during a benchmarking visit to South Korea

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Sheikh Ahmed Tijan Bah, an Energy Specialist says, “Let's ensure Africa's immense green hydrogen potential is first leveraged to uplift our communities and secure our own energy future.”