Empowering West Africa: Driving Private Sector Investment in Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Calls for increased private sector investment in green hydrogen opportunities in West Africa.
  • Emphasis on the immense potential of green hydrogen to drive economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability.
  • Setting ambitious targets for green hydrogen production in the ECOWAS region by 2030 and 2050.
  • Workshop aimed at creating an enabling environment for investments and collaboration with the private sector to implement green hydrogen projects.
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Federal Ministry of Power, in collaboration with other organizations, hosted a two-day Regional Capacity Building Workshop in Lagos focused on green hydrogen. The event aimed to rally private sector actors towards investing in green hydrogen opportunities in West Africa. Participants highlighted the potential of green hydrogen in driving economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability in the region. Ambitious targets were set for green hydrogen production by 2030 and 2050, with an emphasis on collaboration between government and private sector entities. The workshop delved into crucial topics such as policy frameworks, investment strategies, and technological innovations to accelerate green hydrogen initiatives. Speakers underscored the importance of working together to overcome barriers and maximize the benefits of green hydrogen for the region's economies. The event showcased the pivotal role that green hydrogen can play in decarbonizing sectors and fostering innovation across the ECOWAS region. Overall, the sentiment of the workshop was positive, emphasizing the transformative potential of green hydrogen towards building a sustainable future.
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