The South African government initiated a long term (15- year) hydrogen (H2 ) research programme in 2007. This initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and implemented through the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) programme.
Read MoreNearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the renewable power projects on which the world relies to mitigate climate change face bigger challenges than when the coronavirus started to make headlines in 2020.
The potential in the green hydrogen sector holds many opportunities
for digital startups and innovators in South Africa. This situation is
demonstrated by the attention to the sector and the number of startups
already present along the green hydrogen value chain. However, while some
ecosystem support is in place, systemic dynamics hinder further growth for
startups.
The role of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem as a socio-economic transformative tool is perhaps more important than ever to addressing current challenges at this historical juncture. The great acceleration in science, technology and innovation (STI) has left educational systems reeling and in a scramble to catch up to rapidly changing and uncertain learning environments.
Read MoreSouth Africa faces the challenge of securing clean, affordable and sustainable energy to power its economy and transition into a carbon-neutral society. The country’s overarching National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 advocates for increased investment in an energy sector that is both economically inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
Read MoreSANEDI is mandated to help catalyse sustainable energy innovation, transformation, and technology diffusion, SANEDI, with support from GIZ under the H2.SA project, commissioned DNA Economics to conduct a review of the status quo and gaps in GH2 research in South Africaincluding in the green hydrogen (GH2) sector.
Nearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the renewable power projects on which the world relies to mitigate climate change face bigger challenges than when the coronavirus started to make headlines in 2020.
Read MoreLaunched in January 2021, Hydrogen Economist provides senior executives and strategists with a unique mix of insight, opinion and medium to long-term analysis from our global network of correspondents and expert guest contributors
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In a collaborative effort between the European Patent Office
(EPO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),
this patent insight report examines the global evolution
of patent filings published between 2005 and 2020 in the
domain of electrolysers used to produce hydrogen.
Green hydrogen is benefiting from a new wave of interest due to its potential to make a significant contribution to meeting climate goals and advancing the energy transition. In response, IRENA has been analysing options for the production and consumption of green hydrogen, along with devising policies to support and accelerate its commercialisation and wide adoption
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The aim is to build on existing work, collate
all relevant information into one place, and
look longer term so that proactive measures
can be taken
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The data presented in this report speak for themselves: Ambitious
climate action will bring significant demand for minerals.
The EU-SA Partners for Growth Programme, which supports the EU Delegation in South Africa, hosted a technical workshop on Powerfuels together with WITS Business School in December 2019
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The South African National Energy Agency (SANEA), a member of the World Energy Council (WEC)
embarked on a process in 2018 to unpack the energy risks facing South Africa at a country and industry
level.
Reduction of CO2 emissions is critical to limit global warming
to below current commitments (considered unsustainable).“Sector Coupling” is the key lever
for decarbonization of all end-user sectors.In a fully decarbonized scenario (beyond 2050),
Power-to-X plays a major role in the energy landscape
The South African National Energy Association (SANEA) in partnership with the Wits Business School’s African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC), the University of Witwatersrand’s Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) and with the support of the South African BRICS Business Council proposed the development of a South African Energy Skills Roadmap to support a Just Energy Transition in South Africa. .
Read MoreThis toolkit is about community development for project developers in the green hydrogen sector. Its focus is to provide practical step-by-step advice for community development personnel or managers responsible for community development work in green hydrogen companies.
Green hydrogen, ammonia and other renewable fuels of non-biological origin look set to play an important role in the transition to a cleaner, lower-carbon economy.Their use could be key in the future global energy mix, with hydrogen playing an essential role as a fuel and feedstock that can help decarbonise entire industries, those that are not suited to electrification.
Read MoreIn the context of a rapidly decreasing global carbon budget and an urgency to identify adequate solutions for decarbonizing the so-called hard-to-abate sectors, the demand for green hydrogen (H2), is steadily increasing.
In the context of a rapidly decreasing global carbon budget and an urgency to identify adequate solutions for decarbonizing the so-called hard-to-abate sectors, the demand for green hydrogen (H2), is steadily increasing.
This report was developed as one of the deliverables under the abovementioned project, and is titled “Business Opportunities for South African Companies”. Its purpose is to assess the most attractive business opportunities across the GH2 value chain and formulate market entry recommendations for local enterprises.