Namibia-based HyIron, a joint venture between Namibian and German renewable energy and engineering companies, has achieved a notable feat by producing Southern Africa's inaugural green hydrogen at the Oshivela project. The initiative, established in 2023, seeks to construct Africa's premier direct reduction plant, capable of producing 15,000 metric tons annually. Through a 12MW electrolyser sourced from China, the green hydrogen will drive the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI). Operating solely during daylight hours, the plant will rely on a 25MW solar farm and 13.4MW battery storage, forming a sustainable energy ecosystem. Initial output targets at 5 metric tons of green iron hourly, with future expansions envisioned to hit a capacity of 1 million metric tons per year. HyIron anticipates the potential to reduce 540 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually. This development aligns with the company's commitment to advancing green steel objectives in the region.