Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Tegako Donatus says traditional and community leaders lack an understanding of what green hydrogen is about, hence the need for more education.

Donatus highlighted this during a meeting at Swakopmund with the Erongo Governor and a German delegation from the Fraunhofer Institute.

Donatus welcomed the emergence of green hydrogen production as an opportunity for economic growth, the development of infrastructure, employment opportunities, and skills transfer.

He, however, says locals are yet to fully understand the concept and how it will impact their lives.

Namibia has been identified as a hotspot for green hydrogen production with the potential to provide clean energy to the world.