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Namibia greenlights 3GW solar project for hydrogen production
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 | Small news, big impact. Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has issued an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) to Zhero Molecules to develop solar energy. The approval clears the way for the construction of a 3 GW solar plant, which will supply renewable energy for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia. |
The project will be the largest solar power development in Namibia to date.
It will be instrumental in boosting by multiples the country’s solar energy capacity, which has stagnated at 163 MW for the last two years, according to IRENA.
Our take: Namibia is aligning its green hydrogen ambitions with the renewable energy capacity required to realise them……..Read more (2 min)
 | With the global race for green hydrogen accelerating, Tshepang Sekgobela warns that nations including South Africa risk falling behind because of a shortage of specialised skills. Without urgent investment in training, she argues, the country could miss its 2030 hydrogen targets and lose the opportunity to remain competitive. |
Ms Sekgobela works in the Office of the CEO at the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), South Africa.
She says South Africa must prioritise integrating green hydrogen training into Community Education and Training (CET) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to build an inclusive, job-ready workforce capable of supporting large-scale hydrogen projects.
 | China’s LONGi Hydrogen, a leading solar technology solutions provider, has signed an agreement with a Namibian hydrogen developer to supply a fully integrated electrolyser unit. The system comprises an ALK Hi1 electrolyser and Balance of Plant (BoP) that will be deployed in a large-scale project scheduled to begin operations in 2027. |
The technology is expected to cut energy use and lower operational costs, while ensuring reliable long-term performance and stronger economic returns for the project.
LONGi will provide end-to-end support spanning project design, equipment supply, and on-site implementation, working closely with the developer to ensure smooth execution and stable operation.
Our take: Here are bold plans for advanced technology and international partnerships……. Read more (2 min)
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Dr. Natangue Shafudah, a Senior Energy Researcher at the University of Namibia says, “Namibia's pioneering role in hydrogen and renewable fuels necessitates a consolidated and empowered institutional framework, capable of steering the nation's energy trajectory with foresight and answerability.”