Namibia launches first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot

By: Hertha Ekandjo

A Namibian company, Kaoko Green Energy Solutions, says Namibia has taken a major step in its green energy transition with the launch of the country’s first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot project in the Erongo Region.

A statement released by the company states the pilot project is being implemented at JP Brand Primary School in the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency, marking Phase One of Namibia’s first community-based green hydrogen clean cooking initiative.

The project follows a successful demonstration held in May 2024 during the state visit of the King of the Belgians, King Philippe, to Namibia, where solar hydrogen panels were showcased in Walvis Bay.

Kaoko Green Energy Solutions says since then, project partners have worked to put in place the necessary technical, regulatory and institutional frameworks to move from proof-of-concept to implementation.

The initiative is led by Kaoko Green Energy Solutions in partnership with Impact Tank Namibia, with technical support from COOSHA Impact Ventures and the Impact Licensing Initiative.

Support has also been provided by Finexpo and the Erongo Regional Council.

The statement also states the pilot aims to demonstrate how green hydrogen can be deployed safely, affordably and socially at community and institutional level, starting with schools.

The pilot project has also received enabling support from several government institutions, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, the Office of the Attorney General and the Namibia Revenue Agency.

Beyond clean cooking, the pilot is expected to contribute to public health, climate action and local skills development.