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European Union Launches Large-Scale Solar-Powered Green Hydrogen Facility in Namibia

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Sep 17, 2025 — 1 min read

The European Union has unveiled Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a pioneering solar-powered green hydrogen facility in Namibia, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to a sustainable energy economy. Backed by €1.3 billion in loans and grants from the European Union, with potential private investments of over €20 billion, the project aims to produce ammonia for maritime shipping and develop a green hydrogen refueling station at Walvis Bay.

Key Takeaways:

Cleanergy Solutions Namibia is a large-scale solar-powered green hydrogen facility launched in Namibia, backed by €1.3 billion in loans and grants from the European Union and potential private investments of over €20 billion.
The project will produce ammonia for maritime shipping and develop a green hydrogen refueling station at Walvis Bay, providing green hydrogen for trucks, port equipment, railway applications, and small ships.
The facility marks a first step in establishing Namibia as a key hub in global green maritime corridors, with plans to expand to include an ammonia jetty and storage facility, and scaling up hydrogen and ammonia production for export to South Africa and the EU, estimated at €3 billion.
A key feature of the project is Namibia's first Hydrogen Academy, established on site to transfer knowledge and expertise, upskilling local engineers, technicians, and operators, and ensuring lasting employment and industrial capacity in Namibia.

Statistics:

€1.3 billion: Loans and grants from the European Union for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia.
€20 billion: Potential private investments in Namibia's green industrialization.
€3 billion: Estimated investment for expanding hydrogen and ammonia production for export to South Africa and the EU.
35 years: Anniversary of EU-Namibia bilateral relations.
€300 billion: EU's Global Gateway contribution to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide.

Sources:

European Commission original press release dated Sept. 18.
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