Namibia's green hydrogen goals saw a significant step forward on March 12 with the successful production of green hydrogen at HyIron's Oshivela plant, making it the first of its kind in Southern Africa. The plant, utilizing a 12MW electrolyser from China's Peric Hydrogen Systems, emphasizes a renewable energy-based setup for hydrogen production. Initially focusing on producing 15,000 tons of direct reduced iron (DRI) annually, the plant operates on a 25MW solar farm coupled with 13.4MW battery storage. With a target of producing five tons of green iron per hour, the facility also has plans for future expansions. The completion of the project in under a year highlights the efficiency of the initiative, which is further supported by Namibia's national green hydrogen program and the involvement of over 60 local small and medium-sized enterprises. HyIron looks to enhance its production capacities and aims to establish a cost-neutral Green Deal benefiting Namibia, Europe, and potentially other regions.