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The first Atlas of Green Hydrogen Generation Potential in Southern Africa has been officially launched, marking a watershed moment in the renewable energy sector. This initiative is part of the extensive research and collaboration undertaken by the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany, and various national and regional teams.
The first Atlas of Green Hydrogen Generation Potential in Southern Africa has been officially launched, marking a watershed moment in the renewable energy sector. This initiative is part of the extensive research and collaboration undertaken by the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany, and various national and regional teams.
The Atlas provides evidence-based information on different resources for the production of Green Hydrogen. These include; water resources (ground and surface), land availability, renewable energy resources and the levelized cost of hydrogen production, and other key indicators like social, policy framework, export and transport, and political and energy regulatory framework. These are key elements for policy-makers, investors, researchers, and potential funders about the potential of a Green Hydrogen development in the Southern Africa region. The Atlas marks a significant milestone in the Green Hydrogen developments in Southern Africa. This comes amid a global movement to transform the global energy sector into one which contributes to climate-friendly products.
The project results presented in the form of an interactive atlas show the “locations of interest” in 12 Southern African countries. The Atlas serves as the first science-based decision support tool for the concept and design of green hydrogen pilot plants to be developed. Over 13 Countries, 60 Scientists, 16 Modellers, and 12 Member Regional Technical Committee teams participated in the production of this Green Hydrogen Atlas.
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The interactive atlas serves as a science-based decision support tool for the planning and design of green hydrogen pilot plants across the region. It provides a roadmap for the implementation of green hydrogen projects, creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth and job creation. The launch of the Green Hydrogen Atlas Southern Africa is just the beginning, as national launches are scheduled to take place in the second half of this year. The Green Hydrogen Atlas Southern Africa is now accessible to the public, providing a wealth of information and insights that will shape the renewable energy landscape in the region.
The H2Atlas interactive map can be accessed via https://africa.h2atlas.de/.
