Green hydrogen (GH2) prospects in Africa

Green hydrogen (GH₂) prospects in Africa are developing at breakneck speed. But the biggest questions remain unanswered.  

• Yes, Africa has the resources but can these highly capital intensive projects be made bankable while lenders demand heavy risk premiums on African projects?
• Can commercial offtake agreements be put in place without penalising more expensive first movers?  
• And which projects will prevail?  Competition is growing for sites with the best wind, solar irradiation, water supply, logistics and access to market.  
• If this is yet another scramble for Africa, will it bring sustainable development, unlike the 19^th and 20^th century quests for physical resources?

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