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1. Pioneering Role in Africa
Namibia aims to become one of Africa’s early entrants and leaders in the global green hydrogen market due to its world-class wind and solar resources.
2. Over N$3.5 Billion in Investments Secured
By late 2024, Namibia had attracted over N$3.5 billion in investment commitments to the green hydrogen sector, with N$1.6 billion already invested in active projects.
3. Strategic National Policies in Place
The Green Hydrogen Strategy (2022), Green Industrialization Blueprint (2024), and National Policy on Green Hydrogen (drafted in 2024) guide Namibia’s transition and governance of this sector.
4. Flagship Projects Underway
Key projects include Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, HyIron Oshivela, Cleanergy Namibia, Daures Green Hydrogen Village, Zhero/Envision, and Hydrogen de France (HDF), with production phases planned between 2025 and 2030.
5. Employment and Local Content Goals
At all the active projects, at least 90% of employees are Namibian youth
6. Common User Infrastructure (CUI)
Namibia is pioneering a Common User Infrastructure approach to reduce costs and share hydrogen export logistics, including pipelines and port facilities.
7. Skills Development Backed by World Bank
A national Skills Development Strategy is being developed with the World Bank, aiming to align education and training with green hydrogen value chain needs.
8. First Green Hydrogen Project launched
In April 2025, Namibia’s President, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, officially launched the country’s first green hydrogen project, HyIron-Oshivela, Africa’s first zero-emissions iron ore processing facility.
9. International Partnerships & Funding
Namibia has received major grants including EUR 1.25 million from the EU and EUR 4.6 million from BMWK (Germany) to support infrastructure and capacity development.
10. Youth and Community InclusionInitiatives include scholarships (183 awarded), outreach events, media campaigns, and youth forums, ensuring grassroots participation in the energy transition.
Source. NGH2P Traction II
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