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- Africa’s first net-zero village expands ambition to green fertiliser
Africa’s first net-zero village expands ambition to green fertiliser
 | The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV), a landmark initiative in Namibia’s energy transition, is set to produce the country’s first carbon-free fertiliser by 2027. Backed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the project will produce ammonium sulphate fertiliser using green hydrogen as part of the UK-funded Accelerate to Demonstrate (A2D) facility. |
Agriculture is the second-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Africa. Transitioning to low-carbon fertilisers is essential to reducing the sector’s environmental impact and building a more climate-resilient food system.
By producing fertilizer locally, the project could also help African nations reduce their vulnerability to global supply chain shocks—such as the recent price spikes driven by geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Our take: The DGHV project is a promising step in Africa’s green transition, offering both environmental and economic benefits. However, scaling such initiatives will require addressing challenges in infrastructure, funding and regulation.… Read more (2 min)
 | Green hydrogen technologies launched in the first quarter of the year focus on efficiency, marking a turning point for the sector. An analysis of five new technologies shows they aim to reduce energy consumption and increase operational performance, addressing key hurdles and positioning the industry closer to achieving sustainable, cost-effective hydrogen production. |
Of the five technologies launched, four are electrolysis-based, while one focuses on desalination, emphasizing the need for efficiency in energy and water use.
China leads with three new technologies showcased at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi in January, while the UK and Germany each have one.
Our take: While Africa may not have the technical expertise to create new green hydrogen technologies yet, it could leverage its abundant renewable energy resources to form partnerships with tech companies..… Read more (2 min)
 | UK’s renewable power firm Chariot Energy and Norway’s clean energy company Scatec posted the fastest workforce growth in Africa’s green hydrogen sector over the past year. Analysis from Hydrogen Rising shows Chariot Energy grew by 43.5%, reaching 33 senior staff, while Scatec expanded its workforce by 38%, hiring 122 senior leaders across key markets. |
Chariot Energy is a key player in Morocco's renewable energy sector, while Scatec is undertaking major green hydrogen projects in South Africa and Egypt. These strategic projects likely explain part of the companies' aggressive workforce expansion.
While larger firms such as TotalEnergies and OCP Group increased their senior employees in absolute numbers, Chariot Energy and Scatec are scaling aggressively relative to their size—demonstrating a nimble, high-growth strategy as they capitalise on Africa’s emerging green hydrogen opportunities.
Our take: Chariot Energy and Scatec’s rapid workforce growth demonstrates the strategic advantage that mid-sized companies can have in a burgeoning sector such as green hydrogen.… Read more (2 min)
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Carbon-free yellow bell peppers harvested from Daures Green Hydrogen Village in Namibia
Events
🗓️ Attend A2D Facility green hydrogen event in Kenya (May 19)
🗓️ Attend the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia (September 9)
🗓️ Participate in Africa Energy Week in South Africa (September 29)
Jobs
👷🏻♂️ Become the next Agricultural Grower at Daures Green Hydrogen Village (Namibia)
🧕 Assist GIZ in developing a C-Suite Women in Energy Program (South Africa)
💼 Take on the role of Procurement and Contracting Specialist at GIZ (South Africa)
📝 Join GIZ as a Communications Specialist (South Africa)
👨🏻💼 Serve as a Senior Environmental Assessment Practitioner (South Africa)
Various
🏭 Tarita Green Energy to set up green ammonia plant in Kenya
🤝 Morocco and France’s Normandy region to collaborate in green hydrogen
🚧 South Africa’s hydrogen corridor project shortlisted for JET funding
⏰ Namibia beats South Africa to green steel milestone
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The African Union says, “Financing and technology transfer are key pillars of the African Union's Green Hydrogen Strategy. As the AU continues its efforts to promote a cleaner, more sustainable future, collaboration is essential to accelerate adoption.”