Category: Energy
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Projects to Halve CO2 Emissions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s green hydrogen sector is set to significantly reduce the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, potentially cutting them by more than half. Namibia’s fossil CO2 emissions reached 4.29 million tons in 2022, a 9.26% increase from…
Global Summit to Position Africa as Leader in Hydrogen Economy
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The upcoming Global African Hydrogen Summit aims to position Africa as a key player in the global hydrogen market, opening new avenues for sustainable growth and innovation. Namibia is set to host the summit in…
EIF and DBN Collaborate to Raise Green Funding
Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have entered into an agreement aimed at raising green funding to strengthen climate change resilience across the country. The two entities will implement…
Namibia Must Consider Nuclear Energy— Ndaitwah
By: Justicia Shipena Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia should explore potential benefits from downstream nuclear value chain activities, as the country solidifies its position as a key supplier of uranium. Speaking at the 11th edition of the Mining…
Training in Solar Energy Urgently Needed to Boost Employment Creation
By: Justicia Shipena The renewable energy sector has immense potential to create the needed youth employment but it remains largely untapped due to a lack of training and investment. There is therefore an urgent need for increased investment…
Nam/SA to Conduct N$ 4,8 Million Green Hydrogen Pipeline Feasibility Study
By: Dolly Menas Namibia and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a N$ 4,8 million study on the feasibility of a cross-border green hydrogen pipeline. Signed at the World Hydrogen Summit in May 2024,…
The Risks to Hydrogen Production in Namibia and Worldwide
By: Dwight Links Economist Roman Grynberg points out that since the commitments made in 2021 by major economies like the USA, Japan, and the EU to establish decarbonization strategies, hydrogen has emerged as the preferred alternative fuel source. “Green…
Hyphen’s 10 GW Goal by 2030 a Technical Risk, Says Analyst
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s ambitious plan to develop a 10 GW electrolyser capacity by 2030 poses significant technical risks, according to economist and policy analyst Roman Grynberg. Electrolysers, which use electricity to split water into hydrogen and…
Chinese Firm Eyes Participation in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project
By: Justicia Shipena Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has revealed that a major Chinese company is showing strong interest in participating in Namibia’s green hydrogen project. Weiping made these remarks responding to questions from Eagle FM regarding…
China Interested in Helping Namibia Build Nuclear Plant
By: Justicia Shipena China has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Namibia, should the Namibian government announce plans to that effect. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, expressed this interest during…