The recent visit of a high-level delegation from Kenya to Bavaria marks a significant step in the growing partnership between Bavaria and Kenya. At the center was the shared vision of advancing the development of a strong, sustainable, and economically viable green hydrogen (GH₂) ecosystem in Kenya. For us at OHS, the exchange was also an important moment – as one of the visited companies, we were able to directly contribute our technologies, experiences, and development approaches to the dialogue.
Organized by the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) and the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), the delegation trip impressively demonstrated how research, industry, and politics can work together closely to advance the global energy transition.
Insights into Technology and Practice: OHS as Part of the Delegation Program
The fact that OHS was visited as one of the central industrial companies underscores the importance of our solutions in the field of decentralized hydrogen production. For us, the visit was an opportunity to provide concrete insights into our H2OnSite technology – from safe, modular electrolysis through system integration to applications in industry and decentralized energy concepts.
Significance for Kenya’s Energy Goals
The visit took place as part of the Off-Grid Expo & Conference – with Kenya as this year’s partner country. The discussions made clear how ambitiously Kenya is pursuing the path to complete energy supply by 2030. Programs such as KOSAP and Mission 300 form central pillars in this effort.
Hydrogen plays a growing role in these strategies – as a building block for energy access, industrialization, and sustainable growth. International initiatives such as DAAD, the Bavarian Mobility Program, and Horizon Europe support this path.
OHS as a Partner in the Global Energy Transition
For us, the delegation week was a strong signal: Our technologies, our approach, and our understanding of decentralized energy solutions are relevant – not only in Europe but also for regions driving dynamic, climate-friendly development.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all involved institutions, especially GIZ, the Kenyan Ministry of Energy, and the Scientific Coordination Office Bavaria-Africa (WKS Bayern-Afrika), for the valuable exchange.