HDF’s technology stores renewable electricity as hydrogen
HDF plans Indonesia green hydrogen-to-power projects
The French developer has signed an MoU with Indonesia’s state-owned power firm PLN
French developer HDF has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian state-owned energy company PLN to roll out its hydrogen power plant technology in the country. HDF’s technology stores renewable electricity as hydrogen, which is then used to generate dispatchable power for the grid. “Our ‘Renewstable’ plants could assist Indonesia to decarbonise its grids while accompanying the government’s agenda to support eastern Indonesia’s development. Our project pipeline will put Indonesia at the forefront of green hydrogen projects in Asia,” says Mathieu Geze, HDF’s director for Asia. Like Indonesia’s government, PLN targets net-zero emissions by 2060. The firm generates half of its power
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