Africa's first solar-powered hydrogen hub launches in Namibia with 5 MW electrolyzer

Cbm-Tech has commissioned a green hydrogen production facility in Walvis Bay combining 5 MW of solar generation, a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer, and battery storage, marking the continent's first utility-scale PV-to-hydrogen project.

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 6:25 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d PV Magazine The Hydrogen Stream: Africa’s first PV-driven hydrogen hub powers up — Cbm-Tech has launched a green hydrogen hub in Walvis Bay combining 5 MW of solar, a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer and 5.9 MWh of battery storage.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-29 (#13) · 2026-08-30 (#13)

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