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Namibia’s Daures Green Hydrogen Village has been recognized as one of the inaugural recipients of the UK-funded Accelerate to Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, which will allocate N$1.5 billion (£65 million) to support green energy initiatives. Backed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this funding will enable the production of Ammonium Sulphate Fertiliser at Daures, with completion anticipated in 2027.
UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller hailed the project as a significant achievement in Namibia’s transition to green energy, noting its potential to generate the country’s first carbon-free green fertiliser to bolster agricultural development and industrialisation. “The A2D Facility illustrates what can be accomplished through innovative sustainable development solutions. These initial demonstration projects will create scalable solutions where they are most needed,” Müller stated.
The production of low-carbon alternatives to conventional ammonia-based fertilisers is expected to promote climate-friendly agriculture. By lowering greenhouse gas emissions, green ammonia aims to align with global climate objectives and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint.
Jerome Namaseb, CEO of Daures Green Hydrogen Village, expressed gratitude for the support, emphasising that UNIDO’s funding will help produce Namibia’s first green fertiliser. “Fertiliser application rates in Namibia are low, and this locally sourced low-carbon fertiliser can provide a more affordable and accessible option compared to costly imported synthetic fertilisers, enabling farmers to enhance nutrient inputs without prohibitive expenses,” he said. However, he did not specify the exact amount Daures would receive from the total N$1.5 billion.
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The A2D Facility aims to promote green energy solutions by showcasing the feasibility of green hydrogen in various industrial applications. The initial focus will be on fertiliser production, storage, and the use of green hydrogen, with an emphasis on collaboration among member states, the private sector, and research institutions. Other beneficiaries of this funding include Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, and the United Republic of Tanzania. Lindsay Samantha Skoll, the UK Ambassador to the United Nations, described the initiative as a crucial step towards implementing innovative solutions and achieving transformative outcomes in developing countries.
