Windhoek, April 1st 2025 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has announced the Daures Green Hydrogen Village as one of its first demonstration projects as part of the Accelerate to Demonstrate (A2D) facility, which aims to foster the adoption of green hydrogen technologies. This initiative aligns with global efforts to transition towards sustainable energy and industrial decarbonization. The Daures Green Hydrogen Village will now receive funding and support from UNIDO through the Accelerateto-Demonstration Facility. The funding will be used to produce Ammonium Sulphate Fertilizer with the project to be completed by 2027. The project will result in the production of Namibia’s first carbon free green fertilizer which will support growth and local industrialization in the agriculture sector. The launch was chaired by UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, who emphasized: “Today we are marking an important milestone. The A2D Facility is demonstrating what is possible with new sustainable development solutions. These first demonstration projects create scalable solutions where they are needed most.” This low carbon alternative to traditional ammonia-based fertilizers supports more climate-friendly agriculture. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, green ammonia aligns with global climate goals and decreases the carbon footprint of agricultural practices.
Jerome Namaseb from the Daures Green Hydrogen Village reiterated that the funding received from UNIDO will enable the firm to produce Namibia’s first green fertilizer demonstrating green industrialization and decarbonization in the agricultural sector. Fertilizer application rates seen in Namibia are low and this locally produced low carbon fertilizer can address this by providing a more affordable and accessible alternative to expensive imported synthetic options, enabling farmers to increase nutrient input without prohibitive costs. The A2D facility is designed to support the development of innovative energy solutions by demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of green hydrogen in various industrial applications. The first wave of projects will focus on several key areas, including fertilizer production, storage and utilization of green hydrogen, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among member states, private sectors, and research institutions.
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