The high cost of importing green hydrogen from Africa to Europe
Nature Energy, Published online: 13 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41560-025-01775-zAlthough the export of green hydrogen from Africa could support decarbonization in Europe, results from a geospatial model suggest that high investment risks make such exports economically unviable in most areas. Guaranteed offtake agreements from Europe can reduce investment risks to achieve cost competitiveness in some locations.
Nature Energy, Published online: 13 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41560-025-01775-zAlthough the export of green hydrogen from Africa could support decarbonization in Europe, results from a geospatial model suggest that high investment risks make such exports economically unviable in most areas. Guaranteed offtake agreements from Europe can reduce investment risks to achieve cost competitiveness in some locations.
