Africa

Strathmore University heralds a new era of sustainable energy solutions with the launch of the Africa Green Hydrogen Hub on April 11th, 2024. In collaboration with Curtin University and Griffith University, Australia, this pioneering initiative is in perfect alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action); and demonstrates the hub’s commitment to green hydrogen technology which is poised to revolutionize energy accessibility and combat climate change.

Windhoek, Namibia– In a significant step towards realizing Namibia’s green energy ambitions, President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday inaugurated eleven 120-metre meteorological masts at the Tsau khaeb National Park, near Lüderitz in the Kharas region.

ENERTRAG, one of the market leaders in the German renewable energy industry, has made significant progress on its “Hyphen Hydrogen Energy” project in Namibia. As the main shareholder, the company received a positive preliminary assessment, which confirmed the suitability of the project for classification as a foreign project in the strategic interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) announces strategic partnership with Namibian Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for supporting Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Program.

RABAT– The Moroccan government said on Monday it will allocate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects, starting with 300,000 hectares in a first phase, as part of an offer to attract investors.

• Hive Hydrogen will implement Genesis’ wind power generation projects, totalling 395MW, in the Western Cape to generate and supply a sizable portion of power needed for the Coega Green Ammonia hub.
• The Coega Green Ammonia hub is a flagship investment project in South Africa, led by Hive Energy and BuiltAfrica.
• Genesis Eco-Energy’s two wind farms will bring significant employment opportunities to the local area.

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla met with Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Energy for Energy Transition Judith Kapinga.

IPS and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Sign Joint Development Agreement to Produce Green Hydrogen-Based Fertilizers in Uganda.