Transnet, South Africa’s state-owned logistics giant, is gearing up to establish hydrogen terminals at various ports.
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The European Union (EU) sees green hydrogen as vital for the future of global energy. The EU values its partnership with South Africa for the development of green hydrogen aimed at reducing emissions in heavy industries and parts of the transportation sector.
A groundbreaking study titled “Analysing the Prospects of Grid-Connected Green Hydrogen Production in Predominantly Fossil-Based Countries – A Case Study of South Africa” by Rebeka Béres, Ndamulelo Mararakanye, Christina Auret, Bernard Bekker, and Machteld van den Broek, published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, dives into the potential for South Africa to pivot towards green hydrogen production.
Namibia and South Africa have agreed to collaborate on research for a green hydrogen pipeline.
Kent joins hands with the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability Analytics (CeLSA), Ikigai Group, and Nelson Mandela University in exploring the feasibility of green hydrogen production from South Africa’s Eastern Cape region for global markets.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is spearheading a transformative initiative to support South Africa’s transition to green energy.
Hive Hydrogen South Africa, in collaboration with Genesis Eco-Energy, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to implement 372 MW of wind power in South Africa’s Western Cape.
South Africa unveils a game-changing tax break for electric and hydrogen vehicle production. The initiative, announced in the recent budget, offers a substantial 150% tax deduction, aiming to galvanize investment and innovation in the automotive landscape.
Germany’s Power-to-X Development Fund has unveiled a significant €270 million grant opportunity aimed at enhancing hydrogen production in select countries, including Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, India, and Kenya.
South Africa emerges as a potential secure producer, offering a strategic supply to Germany and beyond. Despite the promise, challenges persist in storing and distributing this renewable resource.
