The government of Kenya led by President William Ruto and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen launched Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya.
The unveiling of the program was done at the African Climate Summit held in Nairobi County and is a significant development in Kenya’s efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable development. It aligns with global efforts to combat climate change, particularly in the lead-up to the Global Stocktake of climate progress.
The Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya will be a collaboration of Kenya with the European Commission, specifically through the Global Gateway initiative, which focuses on global sustainability investments.
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Vision 2030
The roadmap outlines Kenya’s ambitions for the green hydrogen sector over the next decade and beyond. It covers areas such as domestic market development, exports, emission reduction goals, job creation, and direct investments. Green hydrogen is considered a key component of the transition to clean energy.
The European Union is providing nearly US $13M in grants to stimulate both public and private investments in Kenya’s green hydrogen industry. Additionally, Global Gateway aims to invest US $3,6bn in various climate and nature projects in Kenya, ranging from renewable energy to climate resilience efforts. Germany also committed to supporting the green hydrogen project with a loan of US $64M and plans to open a Hydrogen Diplomacy Office in Nairobi to intensify dialogue and collaboration.
Kenya has set a target of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030, and this Green Hydrogen Roadmap aligns with this goal. Over 90% of Kenya’s electricity is already sourced from renewables, making it a pioneer in green energy transition.
President William Ruto emphasized that the strategy prioritizes economic growth, job creation, and environmental stewardship. It also anticipates the expansion of green production for key agricultural sectors.
The roadmap also aims to drive industrialization in Kenya, mitigate supply risks associated with hydrogen commodity imports, and reduce market price volatility by producing green hydrogen domestically.
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