LONGi Hydrogen will supply a LONGi ALK Hi1 electrolyser and its Balance of Plant (BoP) for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s Hydrogen Dune project, which is scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
The electrolyser system will serve as the core of an off-grid hydrogen production facility powered by a 5MWp solar park and supported by a 5.9MWh battery, both provided by Cleanergy.
The green hydrogen produced will fuel trucks, port equipment, railway locomotives, and small vessels at the Port of Walvis Bay.
Jun Ma, President of LONGi Hydrogen, said the agreement represented a significant step for the company in Africa.
“The signing of the Namibia project marks another breakthrough in Africa, following our earlier 10MW project in North Africa, and brings the number of countries with signed projects to ten, an important milestone in the company’s international journey,” he said.
Hydrogen Dune, which spans 6.5 hectares, will rely entirely on solar energy for hydrogen production. Ma noted that LONGi Hydrogen would provide comprehensive support for the initiative.
“Building on its strong technical capabilities and extensive project delivery experience, LONGi Hydrogen will provide full-chain support across project design, equipment supply, and onsite implementation. The company will work closely with the customer to ensure smooth execution and stable operation of the project,” he said.
The project includes a workshop to convert the first fleet of trucks to dual-fuel technology using locally produced hydrogen, supporting the adoption of green transport solutions in Namibia’s logistics and transport sectors.
Ma stressed that the development expanded the company’s global presence and its role in building the hydrogen economy.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage our technology, experience, and delivery capabilities to provide reliable products and solutions for customers worldwide, driving the hydrogen industry toward scale-up and commercialisation,” he said.
A central feature of Hydrogen Dune will be the Hydrogen Academy, an on-site knowledge hub where Cleanergy Solutions, suppliers, customers, and Namibian and European universities and institutes will collaborate.
The Academy is intended to strengthen local expertise in hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation, aiming to establish itself as a leading centre of hydrogen knowledge in Namibia.
Cleanergy Solutions Namibia has also extended its ammonia pipeline by 80 km, linking the production site near Farm 58 to Walvis Bay port for storage, domestic use, or export.
The extension forms part of broader investment in green fuel infrastructure in the Erongo Region, which includes a planned N$4 billion ammonia terminal expected to be completed between 2026 and 2028.
