Namibia has officially opened Africa’s first large-scale solar-powered green hydrogen facility under Cleanergy Solutions Namibia.
During the launch on Thursday, prime minister Elijah Ngurare said the facility symbolises both economic opportunity and global leadership.
“Cleanergy Solutions Namibia demonstrates how investment in green hydrogen can create jobs, build skills and empower our people while positioning Namibia as a global leader in sustainable energy,” said Ngurare.
He added that with the support of the European Union, Namibia is showing that Africa can be at the forefront of the green industrial revolution.
European commissioner Jozef Síkela says the initiative is a turning point for collaboration between Namibia and Europe.
“This project is the beginning of green hydrogen and ammonia production in Namibia, it will help position Namibia as a leader in green hydrogen, as well as strengthen trade and innovation links with Europe,” says Síkela.
Barry Andrews, speaking on behalf of the European parliament, says the project has wider global implications.
“What we have seen today is a prime example of innovative investments that can make a real difference, by addressing the climate crisis, promoting human development and transforming production and consumption patterns both in Namibia and in Europe,” says Andrews.
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