The promise of abundant solar and wind have fueled the notion that Africa has a special edge for low-cost, large-scale renewable hydrogen. The ambition and optimism is palpable, but what is the reality?

In this Coffee Break Briefing on 8/13/2024, Research Director Rose Mutiso hosted an open and clear-eyed conversation with Senior Policy Analyst Meron Tesfaye on renewable hydrogen opportunities, barriers, and what to make of the proposed projects in Africa.