French independent power producer HDF Energy has announced that its green hydrogen power plant in Namibia, Africa’s first, will begin producing electricity in 2024.
The Swakopmund project is expected to cost 3.1 billion Namibian dollars ($181.25 million) to build. Once commissioned, it will supply clean electricity year-round, 24 hours a day. Currently, 40% of Namibia's electricity comes from neighboring South Africa.


