Munich, 13 December 2018. Shumba Energy and H2-Industries have announced their collaboration on the development and construction of the photovoltaic plants to use the innovative energy storage technology, Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC). The designated locations are in the rural regions of Botswana and other SADC regions. The aim is for the modern photovoltaic plant to provide the regions locally with a reliable supply of electricity having captured renewable energy. With H2- Industries
Shumba Energy has been shortlisted in request for proposal (RFP) processes for the development of a hybrid solar power supply and distribution for rural areas (EOI). The winner of the ultimate tender offer processes will be awarded a contract with state utilities such as Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and/or the SAPP (Southern African Power Pool) for the supply of electricity. In one of Shumba
The project is part of Botswana–s energy mix and reduce CO2 emissions. H2 Industries are a serious partner with Shumba for both domestic scale and industrial grid scale energy storage solution when appropriate.
As a SADC regional example with its high level of solar irradiance, and an average of 3,200 hours of sunshine each year, there is a great deal of potential for photovoltaic systems in Botswana. Solar irradiance reaches an average level of 6.1 kWh/m2 per day. Yet the country can only produce enough to meet a quarter of its current energy needs. The mining and tourism industries have the potential to be major consumers of solar power. In recent decades the country
About H2-Industries
H2-Industries develops innovative, effective and environmentally friendly LOHC energy storage solutions. The company was founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Dipl.-Ing. Michael Stusch and is headquartered in Munich. Research, development and production are based in Hamburg.
H2-IndustriesOHC technology makes it possible to store large amounts (up to several terawatt hours) of electricity safely and cheaply for the first time. This allows H2-Industries to make renewable energy available anywhere, 24/7.
The aim of H2-Industries is to industrialise LOHC technology, thus establishing hydrogen as a safe energy source for the future.
Please direct any inquiries to:
Diane R. Riedel
Head of Global PR
Tel.: +49 89 215 43 70-40
dr@h2-industries.com
H2-Industries SE
Theresienhöhe 30
80339 Munich
www.h2-industries.com
About Shumba Energy
Shumba Energy is a Botswana based energy development company, listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange and that holds the third largest resource of energy coal permitted for exploitation in the SADC region, over 4.5 billion tonnes, within 4 projects. Shumba has also acquired development rights to a significant land position in Northern Botswana with the highest irradiation zone for capture of solar energy with intent under Botswana government development plans to develop a PV installation with its partners.
Please direct any inquiries to:
Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng
Tel: +27 82 469 8378
clegg@shumbaenergy.com