(Ecofin Agency) – According to an EIB study published in 2022, large-scale production of green hydrogen will allow Africa to supply 25 million tonnes to global energy markets, the equivalent of 15% of gas currently used in the European Union.
Green hydrogen project developer GreenGo Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with Goldwind, a global provider of renewable energy solutions, for projects in Africa. Their collaboration aims to support the development of GreenGo's ambitious initiatives on the continent, particularly in 2 key segments.
On the one hand, that of green hydrogen, focusing on the portfolio of projects which aim to exploit renewable energy sources (notably wind) to ensure sustainable and large-scale production. On the other hand, that of the supply of onshore wind turbines, with Goldwind which will provide cutting-edge technology to meet GreenGo's needs in terms of renewable energy infrastructure.
With the advent of green hydrogen and the “rush” for African renewable resources to produce on a large scale what is considered the “fuel of the future”, GreenGo Energy is seeking to establish itself on the continent by signing agreements with several governments.
In November 2023, the company submitted an application to the Ministry of Oil, Energy and Mines of Mauritania to develop “ one of the largest green energy parks in the world “. Named Megaton Moo, the project is planned to reach 60GW/190TWh of hybrid solar and wind generation, and 35GW of electrolysis producing 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen per year or 18 million tonnes of green ammonia.
In addition to Mauritania, GreenGo announced in September 2024 its expansion into Namibia, a move which the company says underlines its commitment to fostering the transition to sustainable energy, leveraging the great potential of this southern African country to making it a green hydrogen hub.
These objectives in Africa symbolize the growing interest of Western industrialists in the continent which offers, from North to South, all the opportunities to produce green hydrogen on a large scale. It should nevertheless be noted that most of the projects announced so far to produce green hydrogen or its derivatives are intended for export to Europe.
The question then arises as to what interest Africa has in making all its renewable resources available and what benefits the continent could derive from large projects, especially since most of the countries concerned do not have a local market for hydrogen. green and experience significant electricity deficits.
Abdullah Diop
Edited by: Feriol Bewa
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