Is a solar park in French Guiana ready for green hydrogen production?

French hydrogen technologies developer HDF Energy (EPA: HDF), investment fund Meridiam and petroleum operator SARA have launched construction of a solar park with batteries and 16 MW of electrolysers for green hydrogen production in French Guiana.

How does ceog fit with French Guiana's energy strategy?

The population of French Guiana is very quickly increasing. Guiana has to face a considerable energy deficit, especially in the west where the demographic growth is booming. By providing several MW of reliable and clean energy, CEOG fits with French Guiana’s energy strategy.

How will EDF power French Guiana?

It will be connected to French Guiana’s electricity grid through EDF’s substation in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. The facility will provide reliable and clean electricity to power up to 10,000 French Guiana households. It will meet half of the energy demand in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and the Mana commune of French Guiana.

Who is supplying high-power electrolyser for ceog?

McPhy is supplying high-power electrolyser for the CEOG hydrogen-based renewable energy storage project. Image courtesy of McPhy. CEOG is the world’s biggest hydrogen-based renewable energy storage facility under construction. Image courtesy of HDF Energy.

How will ceog produce electricity?

CEOG will deliver a set production of electricity – called baseload – of 10MW from 8am to 8pm, and 3MW from 8pm to 8am the next day, free of greenhouse gas emission. This electricity will be provided through the combination of a PV plant, mass and long-term energy storage in the form of hydrogen, and short-term storage with batteries.

How much daylight does French Guiana have?

French Guiana is situated in northern South America, close to the equator. It, therefore, boasts 12 hours of daylight throughout the year, which will allow the CEOG solar-cum-green hydrogen power project to operate consistently as a baseload facility all year round.