Hydrogen corridors could redefine Africa’s industrial future

• Lack of shared infrastructure has been widely recognised as a barrier to Africa’s green hydrogen economy, making it difficult to connect production hubs with regional demand and scale trade across borders.

• The African Green Hydrogen Report by GIZ published June 2025 emphasises the urgency of moving beyond fragmented national strategies toward coordinated continental action, noting that regional infrastructure is essential to achieving economies of scale and building resilient markets.

• Our take: If Namibia and South Africa succeed, they could offer a blueprint for regional hydrogen corridors elsewhere……..Read more (2 min)

Q&A: Balancing stakeholder interests is key to hydrogen growth

• Mr Rischer cautions against the common mistake of prioritising the interests of external players while sidelining local interests, noting that inclusivity is key for Africa’s green hydrogen economy to realise its full potential.

• In an interview, the engineer whose research interests include green hydrogen production in the Global South recommends the creation of effective governance mechanisms that ensure all actors have a fair and equal ability to participate in decision-making processes.

• Find the full conversation here… Read more (2 min)

A renewable energy lag threatens hydrogen ambitions in Africa

• Green hydrogen production hinges on large-scale, low-cost renewable power. But with Sub-Saharan Africa’s low capacity, the region lacks the energy depth to sustain industrial-scale electrolysis, putting hydrogen plans at risk of outpacing infrastructure reality.

• While many early hydrogen projects are being developed with dedicated off-grid renewable sources, often backed by international investors, the broader growth of the sector still depends on strengthening national energy systems. 

• Our take: Africa’s early hydrogen projects may succeed in isolation, but without investment in national grid infrastructure, the sector cannot scale or serve broader development goals..… Read more (2 min)

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