HDF Energy , a developer of large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure and manufacturer of high-power fuel cells, recently announced the start of development studies, the next step on the path to install the first green hydrogen power plant in Kenya. The announcement was made at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit held last month in Nairobi. HDF says the development studies have now started after 1 year of prospecting in Kenya.
These types of projects tend to have a combination of solar PV panels, electrolyzers for green hydrogen production and storage, high power fuel cells, and lithium-ion batteries.provides the end of the day peak power and, in combination with the hydrogen storage, ensures the stability of the electricity service.
The first Renewstable® being developed by HDF in Kenya will see the deployment of 180 MW of solar PV combined with 500 MWh of long-term hydrogen-based storage, for an investment valued around $500 million.