Government has been making progress in achieving the targets set out in the Hydrogen Society Roadmap for South Africa; however, there are still areas that require more focus, especially in terms of capitalising on the opportunities that the green hydrogen economy presents for the county’s endowment of platinum group metals (PGMs), as well as the role it can play in the country’s just energy transition. This was noted by speakers during the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s (Mistra's) eighth yearly PGMs roundtable, held on September 6.
Government has been making progress in achieving the targets set out in the Hydrogen Society Roadmap for South Africa; however, there are still areas that require more focus, especially in terms of capitalising on the opportunities that the green hydrogen economy presents for the county’s endowment of platinum group metals , as well as the role it can play in the country’s just energy transition.
Chiteme highlighted that the approval by Cabinet to extend the Hydrogen South Africa RDI Programme was an indication the country remains committed to contributing to the growth of the global hydrogen economy. Secondly, he mentioned that energy company Sasol in June produced the first green hydrogen from its Sasolburg electrolyser.
He added that, with the total cost of ownership of fuel cell light vehicles being cheaper than battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles by 2026, combined with the Inflation Reduction Act in the US and similar measures in Europe, there was an argument to be made that the challenge of producing green hydrogen economically was now over, and what was required was the necessary infrastructure and full-scale operationalisation.
He emphasised that such a strategy should enable the country to enhance international cooperation, fund exploration, and support the further growth of its mining industry.
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