Challenges and Commitment: Daures Green Hydrogen Village Pushes Forward Amid Funding Issues
Key Ideas
- The Daures Green Hydrogen Consortium is facing delays due to supply chain constraints, particularly in sourcing an electrolyser, critical for green hydrogen production.
- Despite financial challenges and funding requests, the consortium remains committed to developing a green hydrogen village that aims to be Africa's first 100% net zero green community.
- The project has created job opportunities for 376 Namibians and engaged with 23 small and medium enterprises during the construction phase, with plans to offer further opportunities.
- The consortium highlights its efforts to contribute to a green hydrogen economy, provide research opportunities, and showcase sustainable production of green hydrogen and ammonia from renewable sources.
The Daures Green Hydrogen Consortium in Namibia is facing challenges in completing its ambitious green hydrogen village project due to supply chain issues, specifically the procurement of an electrolyser. The project, located near the Dorob National Park, has encountered delays despite receiving funding from the German government. There have been requests for additional capital, with concerns raised about potential termination of support by the German government. The project's chief executive, Jerome Namaseb, confirmed the need for more funds to ensure the facility's self-sufficiency. Despite these obstacles, the consortium remains dedicated to creating a sustainable green hydrogen economy and providing opportunities for both local and international stakeholders. The project has already generated jobs for hundreds of Namibians and engaged with local enterprises. The consortium aims to showcase the production of green hydrogen and ammonia from renewable sources, with a vision of becoming Africa's first 100% net zero green community. While facing delays in the project timeline, the consortium is optimistic about achieving its goals and potentially producing green hydrogen by the first quarter of 2025.
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