- HDF Energy decides to invest in wants Uganda hydrogen power plant.
- According to Power Africa, Uganda has an installed capacity of 1,291 MW.
At the 27th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) inked a contract with the Ugandan government. The French corporation intends to participate in Uganda’s renewable energy development. This was one of the announcements made during the “Energy” day (COP27).
According to Power Africa, Uganda has an installed capacity of 1,291 MW. However, Uganda seeks to increase its production and transportation facilities to meet the energy needs of its industry and people. As a result, Kampala is relying heavily on renewable energy, particularly solar. By offering a remedy to the erratic nature of solar photovoltaic energy output, HDF hopes to support this approach. In the coming years, the company, which has its headquarters in Gironde (France), plans to construct its first Renewstable® power plant in Uganda.
This power plant combines a hydrogen chain with a solar photovoltaic park for mass energy storage. According to HDF, it is a green alternative to a conventional diesel power plant, as it uses only solar energy and water to produce stable electricity, thus avoiding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and noise.