Why green hydrogen for Zambia’s industries?

Zambia’s industries are at a turning point, with increasing energy demands and shifting market dynamics. The adoption of green hydrogen can help businesses navigate these challenges while positioning themselves for long-term growth. Key factors driving this transition include:

• Energy and food security concerns: Volatile rainfall has led to frequent load shedding, major crop failures, and rising food prices.
• Electricity market liberalization: The government is actively diversifying the energy mix, targeting 4.3 GW of installed capacity by 2030.
• Rising industrial electricity costs: With electricity prices doubling, Zambia has introduced net-metering and power wheeling to optimize energy usage.
• Reduced import dependence: Localizing fertilizer production and developing ammonia and hydrogen derivatives can strengthen economic resilience.

Key takeaways from the training week

Participants from Zambia’s industrial sector engaged in insightful discussions and knowledge exchange on:

• Enhancing energy security through green hydrogen applications for industrial operations.
• Expert guidance on financing, regulations, and project development from German specialists.
• Collaboration opportunities with leading German technology providers to drive innovation.

With global markets increasingly prioritizing sustainability, early adopters of green hydrogen in Zambia stand to gain a significant competitive advantage. The German Training Week on Green Hydrogen has set the stage for fostering long-term partnerships and driving the green energy transition in Zambia’s industrial landscape.