Angola to add photovoltaic module project

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy, Africazine reports that Quilemba Solar Lda, a promising joint venture comprising TotalEnergies (51%), Sonangol (30%), and Maurel & Prom (19%), has officially broken ground on the 35MW Quilemba photovoltaic power plant near Lubango, in southern Angola. [pdf]

Zimbabwe photovoltaic module project

China’s Sany Silicon Energy is building its first solar plant in Zimbabwe. The project uses the company’s EP+F business model combining engineering, procurement and financing. China’s Sany Silicon Energy has broken ground on a 10 MW solar plant in Zimbabwe. [pdf]

Huawei invests in energy storage project in Namibia

Huawei’s energy storage project is advancing significantly, with distinct milestones achieved in 2023, expanding its global influence in renewable energy solutions, increasing partnerships with local utilities, and enhancing technological innovations to improve efficiency and reliability. [pdf]

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What's happening in Namibia's green hydrogen sector?

Interesting developments have been taking place in the Namibian green hydrogen sector since the launch of the inaugural ‘Green Hydrogen Monitor’.

What is Elof Hansson hydrogen Namibia?

Elof Hansson Hydrogen Elof Hansson Hydrogen Namibia intends to establish a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the Erongo region. The project will feature a 2 500MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, 80km linear infrastructure in the form of power lines, a substation and battery energy storage system.

What is NeoGreen hydrogen Namibia?

Neogreen Hydrogen Neogreen Hydrogen Namibia is a joint venture between Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited (Anirep) and the Canadian hydrogen development firm, NeoGreen Hydrogen Corp. Anirep boasts a portfolio of companies that are well recognised in the Namibian renewables sector, including HopSol Africa, Anirep Solar and Anisol.

What is Namibia's blueprint for green hydrogen?

Namibia’s Blueprint for Green Hydrogen was published in August and various global green hydrogen convenings saw the establishment of a myriad of partnerships, all with the aim of turning Namibia’s ambition into reality.

What is Hyrail Namibia?

The project, titled ‘HyRail Namibia’, is a joint venture between CMB.Tech, Hyphen Technical, the University of Namibia and TransNamib. It has received funding from the German government’s JCOI/PTX grant. It was anticipated that the project would take 18 months to complete, with the expected trial service to begin in the last quarter of 2025.