Daures Green Hydrogen Village inaugurated
President Nangolo Mbumba officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, situated in the Tsiseb conservancy area, on Tuesday.
At the opening of the pioneering green hydrogen development, the president reminded everyone that it was his predecessor, the late president Hage Geingob, who brought the dream of a local green hydrogen industry to Namibia.
Jerome Namseb, CEO of the agricultural project, said they are only awaiting the delivery of the electrolyser and the ammonia synthesis unit to kick off green hydrogen production.
He said construction is complete and other necessary hydrogen manufacturing equipment has already been received, with installation and commissioning to follow. "We are also looking forward to handing over approximately 70 000 seedlings to the various governors' offices to support the government's fight against drought," he said.
Also present at the event was Dr Jane Olwoch, executive director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL).
SASSCAL manages a grant of N$220 million from the German government for the initial research-focused phase of the development.
Olwoch said this is one of the biggest success stories for the organisation.
About 40 young Namibians are involved and are gaining knowledge about solar power, renewable energy and green hydrogen production, she said. "These are the fruits we have been seeking, and on top of that, we have created a village in the desert. Very exciting," she said.
At the opening of the pioneering green hydrogen development, the president reminded everyone that it was his predecessor, the late president Hage Geingob, who brought the dream of a local green hydrogen industry to Namibia.
Jerome Namseb, CEO of the agricultural project, said they are only awaiting the delivery of the electrolyser and the ammonia synthesis unit to kick off green hydrogen production.
He said construction is complete and other necessary hydrogen manufacturing equipment has already been received, with installation and commissioning to follow. "We are also looking forward to handing over approximately 70 000 seedlings to the various governors' offices to support the government's fight against drought," he said.
Also present at the event was Dr Jane Olwoch, executive director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL).
SASSCAL manages a grant of N$220 million from the German government for the initial research-focused phase of the development.
Olwoch said this is one of the biggest success stories for the organisation.
About 40 young Namibians are involved and are gaining knowledge about solar power, renewable energy and green hydrogen production, she said. "These are the fruits we have been seeking, and on top of that, we have created a village in the desert. Very exciting," she said.
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