Africa’s economic development and green hydrogen production have increasingly been linked. The continent’s renewable abundance and proximity to Europe could see it become a major player in the hydrogen stage.
The Hydrogen Council’s 2024 Africa Hydrogen Opportunity report said the continent’s green hydrogen production capacity could grow from one million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2030 to 11 mtpa in 2050. It added that this could free up $400bn in cumulative investment and increase African export value by $15bn1.
However, a growing number of reports have highlighted significant barriers to meeting such potential, along with the possible challenges if they are achieved.
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