The Hydrogen Stream: Africa’s first PV-driven hydrogen hub powers up
Cmb-Tech has started operations at a green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay with 5 MW of off-grid solar, a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer, and 5.9 MWh of battery storage. The project, developed with Namibia’s Ohlthaver & List Group, is described as Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility. Hydrogen will be used in dual-fuel trucks and generators, with plans for railway and maritime applications, and the company aims to scale the project to 250 MW and later 500 MW.
Why it matters: This development advances the theme of energy transition by demonstrating a fully integrated green hydrogen project in Africa, with potential for scaling and diversification into transport and industry.