UAE’s Masdar thinks Africa poised to be hydrogen hub
The African continent has a lot of potential to produce hydrogen as an energy source, but there are also many challenges, according to some observers.
Hydrogen continues to be a major topic at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, aka COP27.
The Emirati renewable energy company Masdar released a report today on the potential of the African continent to become a hub for the generation of green hydrogen.
What is green hydrogen? Hydrogen can be used as an energy source when it is separated from water via electricity. When that electricity is powered by renewable energy, such as solar or wind power, it is referred to as green hydrogen.
Africa’s potential: Masdar identified several factors that indicate the potential of African countries to produce green hydrogen. The continent has an abundance of sunshine and land, as well as relative cost effectiveness vis-a-vis other areas.
