- Standard Bank and Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy at VUT’s Science Park in Sebokeng. The centre will drive research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector.
“By situating the Green Hydrogen Centre here, we anchor it within a space designed for applied research, skills development, and enterprise incubation. This is not just a facility, it is an engine for industrial and community transformation with the potential to create new industries, nurture entrepreneurs, and generate solutions that respond directly to the challenges of our region,” Khehla Ndlovu, vice chancellor and principal at VUT, said at the opening of the centre this week.
“The Centre represents a milestone in VUT’s research journey, opening new pathways for collaboration, investment, and skills development,” added Ndlovu.
Simone Cooper, Head of Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank – South Africa, said, “This Centre is more than a building or a project – it is a commitment to sustainability, progress, and the power of partnership.”
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Author: Bryan Groenendaal
