Recent pilot projects by Belgian startup H2Congo show promising results – storing surplus hydro energy as hydrogen during rainy seasons, then converting it back to electricity during dry months. Congo isn't just about storing energy – it's sitting on 70% of the world's cobalt reserves.
[pdf] $280 - $580 per kWh (installed cost), though of course this will vary from region to region depending on economic levels. For large containerized systems (e.g., 100 kWh or more), the cost can drop to $180 - $300 per kWh.
[pdf] The plastics-to-energy industrial complex is under development, primarily to address the dire situation of plastic waste in the city of Kinshasa. As of August 2021, it was estimated that 9,000 tonnes of solid waste are generat. .
The power station is under development by Clean-Seas Inc., a "provider of waste management technology solutions", an enterprise, based in the state of . .
The construction budget is quoted as US$30 million (€25 million). Clean-Seas Inc. will design, develop, build, operate and maintain the power plant for 30 years after commissioning. The contracts include a guarantee.
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