Green Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

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Green Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
Green Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
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Business Model Description

Develop the required infrastructure to produce highly competitive green ammonia and green hydrogen destined for export. Key infrastructure opportunities include i) a green hydrogen and ammonia plant with wind, solar, electrolysis and desalination assets; ii) a new deepwater port in the harbour town of Luderitz; iii) a wind blade manufacturing plant; iv) and a green steel and fertilizer plant.

Expected Impact

Deliver economically viable green infrastructure solutions to decarbonize Namibia's economy and boost its industrial sector.

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Updated: 14 Dec, 2021 Date of Production: 1 Jul, 2021
Namibia
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
5% - 10% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Long Term (10+ years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
USD 100 million - USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
> USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
No Poverty (SDG 1) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Climate Action (SDG 13)

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Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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