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Plug Power Inc. has successfully installed a 5 MW GenEco proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for a landmark green hydrogen project developed by Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, marking a significant step in Africa’s hydrogen deployment.
The project, located at the Hydrogen Dune site near Walvis Bay, is Africa’s first fully integrated commercial green hydrogen facility. Officially inaugurated in September, the plant combines renewable power generation with on-site hydrogen production to support hydrogen mobility and industrial decarbonisation across Namibia and neighbouring markets.
Plug Power’s GenEco electrolyzer is integrated with a 5 MW solar park spanning more than 6.5 hectares and a 5.9 MWh battery energy storage system, enabling off-grid production of renewable hydrogen. The hydrogen produced will be used to fuel hydrogen-powered trucks, port and rail equipment, small vessels operating through the Port of Walvis Bay, and vehicles converted on site for dual-fuel operation.
According to Plug Power, the project demonstrates a vertically integrated model that links renewable electricity generation with hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure, creating a scalable pathway for clean transportation and maritime operations.
Jose Luis Crespo, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Plug Power, said the project highlights the transition of green hydrogen from concept to commercial deployment. He noted that deploying electrolyzer technology in emerging hydrogen markets such as Namibia supports the development of reliable hydrogen infrastructure capable of decarbonising transport and industrial activity while contributing to long-term economic growth.
The Cleanergy Solutions Namibia project aligns with rising global investment in hydrogen, with regions such as Africa, the Middle East and Australia emerging as next-generation hydrogen hubs due to strong renewable resources and supportive policy frameworks. The project is expected to serve as a replicable model for hydrogen infrastructure development across Africa, positioning Namibia as a regional leader in renewable hydrogen production with future export potential.
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