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
Also in this section
10 January 2025
Country’s emerging clean hydrogen sector faces its first big political test as centre-right party leads in polls
8 January 2025
In the first of our series of excerpts from the 2025 Hydrogen Market Databook, we look at how green and blue hydrogen will drive the energy transition, despite significant differences in forecasts for future demand
7 January 2025
A greater number of projects will be eligible for 45V tax credits following a long period of industry consultation
2 January 2025
From politics to power and pipelines, the year ahead looks challenging for the emerging clean hydrogen sector
