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Why Germany invests so heavily in Africa’s green hydrogen
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Germany is spending billions on green hydrogen in Africa. Sounds generous, right? It is but the nuances of Berlin’s love affair with the continent’s renewables are key.
Mercy Maina - Editor
 | Germany has doubled down on its investments in Africa’s green hydrogen economy, pledging €4 billion by 2030. The country is deepening partnerships, expanding research cooperation and funding large-scale infrastructure to unlock Africa’s renewable potential. But what truly drives Berlin’s growing footprint across the continent? |
Nearly 80% of public funding commitments for Africa’s green-hydrogen sector originate from European countries, with Germany accounting for roughly 13%.
Beyond financing, Berlin is actively shaping Africa’s hydrogen landscape through industrial partnerships, technology transfer and ecosystem engagement.
Our take: Germany’s strategy emphasises Africa’s pivotal role in the global energy transition, establishing the continent as a key supplier of renewable hydrogen and a partner in the decarbonisation agenda……..Read more (2 min)
 | For the remainder of 2025, hydrogen professionals have one event to mark on their calendars: The West African Clean Energy & Environment Trade Fair & Conference (WACEE), in Accra, Ghana from 11–12 November. The event will bring together stakeholders to explore themes across clean energy and sustainable industrial development. |
Significant attention will be given to green hydrogen, highlighting its role in West Africa’s energy transition and industrial decarbonisation.
Key themes include the green hydrogen value chain, policy frameworks, market potential and project progress.
 | Over the past three months, Africa’s hydrogen landscape has seen a surge in ammonia-focused developments. Data from Hydrogen Rising’s project tracker shows five new initiatives since August, three focused on green ammonia. This reflects a growing trend as countries prioritise green ammonia in their diversification strategies. |
The three ammonia projects are located in Mauritania and Egypt, while the two non-ammonia projects are in Morocco, and they target green hydrogen and e-fuels production.
The new projects bring on board Polish, Japanese, French and Chinese partners, highlighting Africa’s widening network of international collaborators.
Our take: Green ammonia’s versatility as a fuel, fertiliser feedstock and export commodity makes it an early commercial frontrunner in the continent’s hydrogen journey…Read more (2 min)
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