Transition’s Harvest: The Economics of Green Hydrogen Use for Fertilizer Production in Kenya

The report examines the viability of green fertilizer in Kenya, noting that it is currently about 20% more expensive than conventional options, largely due to high capital costs. It warns that without policy and financial interventions, these costs could negatively impact farmer productivity and livelihoods.

• Green fertilizer in Kenya is currently approximately 20% more expensive than conventional alternatives, with the cost of capital accounting for more than 33% of total production costs.
• Despite falling technology prices, green fertilizer will likely remain unaffordable for many Kenyan farmers unless significant financial and policy interventions are implemented.
• A lack of deliberate planning in the transition to green hydrogen derivatives could lead to increased farming costs, reduced crop yields, and strain on the agricultural value chain.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Transition’s Harvest: The Economics of Green Hydrogen Use for Fertilizer Production in Kenya. https://www.wri.org/research/transitions-harvest-economics-green-hydrogen-use-fertilizer-production-kenya

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Transition’s Harvest: The Economics of Green Hydrogen Use for Fertilizer Production in Kenya. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/transitions-harvest-economics-green-hydrogen-use-fertilizer-production-kenya.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendtransitions, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Transition’s Harvest: The Economics of Green Hydrogen Use for Fertilizer Production in Kenya}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/transitions-harvest-economics-green-hydrogen-use-fertilizer-production-kenya}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }