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If green hydrogen is to play a role in Africa’s energy future, it must be on terms that genuinely benefit the continent. (Photo by Christoph Reichwein/picture alliance via Getty Images)
AFRICA

Is green hydrogen worth it for Africa?

It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
6 min read
Vision of the future in the east: HDF predicts Renewstable Mpumalanga’s green energy can mitigate up to half of the Eskom load-shedding stages. Photo courtesy HDF
POWERTRACKER

Mega plans for green hydrogen power in Mpumalanga

The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered

  • Thabo Molelekwa
9 min read
Coming clean: In a bid to lower its carbon footprint, Anglo American this year is using the world’s biggest green-hydrogen powered nuGen truck at the Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo, owned by Anglo American subsidiary Anglo American Platinum.
ENERGY

What is South Africa’s green hydrogen plan?

The UK is funding the development of a green hydrogen industry in South Africa. What is it, what are the opportunities and what are the concerns?

  • Sheree Bega
  • Ozayr Patel
8 min read
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CLIMATE CHANGE

Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa

But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read