Eskom is inviting suitable companies to join its pilot renewable green hydrogen project at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit in Johannesburg.
Through the pilot, Eskom said it wants to move a step closer to its decarbonisation strategy.
Dan Marokane, Eskom Group Chief Executive, said “Eskom is following a differentiated approach and multiple pathways to move from a high-carbon to low-carbon economy, and we are aggressively seeking creative, technology-led solutions to achieve this.
This is about harnessing clean energy for inclusive economic growth. The pilot facility will help our research teams understand hydrogen’s full value chain, from production to use, and ensure we’re ready to play a leading role in the transition responsibly and inclusively.”
This pilot serves as an extension of RT&D’s decarbonisation research at its existing 400kW solar photovoltaic (PV) research pilot facility, which includes battery test plants that have provided valuable research across the Eskom value chain.
Last month, Eskom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Exxaro Resources that focuses on collaboration on strategic initiatives, research, and projects in the areas of Carbon Emissions Reduction, Air Quality and Just Transition.