Namibia's Ambitious Goal: Achieving 80% Electricity Self-Sufficiency by 2030 through Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Namibia aims to achieve 80% electricity self-sufficiency by 2030 through strategic investments in renewable energy sources like wind power and green hydrogen.
  • The government plans to reduce reliance on electricity imports by procuring renewable energy sources for domestic use and export, including green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers.
  • The green hydrogen project has already brought positive impacts to the community, such as improved access to drinking water, youth employment opportunities, and support for small businesses.
  • The collaborative efforts of government officials, traditional leaders, researchers, and industry partners at the conference signify a strong commitment towards green hydrogen development in Namibia.
Namibia is targeting an ambitious goal of achieving 80% electricity self-sufficiency by 2030. This target will be realized through strategic investments in renewable energy sources such as wind power and green hydrogen. The director of energy in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, John Titus, highlighted the current scenario where Namibia imports 50% of its electricity from neighboring countries and emphasized the need to reduce this reliance. To achieve this goal, Namibia plans to procure renewable energy sources like wind power to generate electricity for both domestic consumption and export. The country also aims to export renewable energy in the form of green molecules, including green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green fertilizer. Chief Sakarias Seibeb of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority praised the green hydrogen project for its positive impact on the community. He noted improvements in access to drinking water, increased youth employment, and support for small businesses. Seibeb encouraged the youth to stay away from drugs and alcohol to fully benefit from the training and job opportunities provided. The two-day Namibia-Germany Green Hydrogen Research and Development Conference brought together various stakeholders to discuss progress, opportunities, and strategies for green hydrogen development in Namibia. The collaborative efforts of government officials, traditional leaders, researchers, and industry partners signify a strong commitment towards sustainable energy development in the country.
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