At Hive Energy, we are using renewable energy to create transformational change in order to create a cleaner future for our planet.
Our mission extends beyond solar. We are using our experience and expertise to include energy storage solutions across our solar portfolio. Since 2011 we have been expanding our portfolio and our team are now exploring new opportunities in green hydrogen, green ammonia, and the circular economy.
Not only do we have solar, green hydrogen and green ammonia projects across the globe, but we have dedicated expert teams working on a variety of alternative sustainable technologies. Hive Ventures, Hive Aggregates, Hive Carbon and Hive Ecosystems are all part of the Hive Energy group. The teams are based in the UK and South Africa, with plans to expand our work further around the globe.
Hive has been in the solar industry since 2011. We have around 50 complete sites across the world and 100+ solar energy projects in our pipeline.
Our mission is to harvest the power of the sun to save our planet. Across the world, we are using too much energy from fossil fuels. At Hive, we are paving the way to a greener future through renewable energy.
Solar power is a fantastic resource that will allow us to power the planet. Using energy from the sun will allow us to significantly reduce our reliance on other resources which cause significant damage to the planet.
We have already finalised around 50 solar projects across the world, including in Cuba, Spain, and the UK. Our Country Managers are working across the globe to plan and develop solar energy parks to improve the accessibility of renewable energy.
Following the success Hive has had in the solar energy sector, we are working on multiple green hydrogen projects to expand our renewable energy pipeline.
At Hive we are passionate about creating a greener future. In recent years we have been expanding on our renewable energy technologies, including green hydrogen.
The Hive Hydrogen team are harvesting the power of water, the sun, and wind to create a fully sustainable energy source.
In recent years there has been a big shift towards green hydrogen and the renewable energy has been widely adopted across the globe. In order to meet the demand, we are currently in the process of developing green hydrogen plants in multiple countries.
The Hive Ammonia team are based in South Africa and manage our green ammonia pipeline.
In South Africa we have a strong team working to undertake and develop five large scale hydrogen and ammonia plants – powered by 15 GW of renewable energy.
2021 kicked off the Hive Ammonia plans. The team announced the establishment of a $4.6bn green ammonia plant in the Port of Ngqura. The plant will have its own dedicated power supply.
Green ammonia is a highly in demand form of renewable energy. Ammonia can be used in agricultural, chemical, and mining capacities, and has quickly been adopted as a primary fuel for the maritime industry.
As we grow our renewable energy portfolio, we are also on a mission to invest in circular economy businesses. Our research team, Hive Ventures, are at the heart of our planning and investments.
Hive Ventures are based in our Liverpool office. The team are focused on understanding and exploring emerging technologies. Our expert research team identify potential business investments which align with our business ethics and sustainable values.
The aim of Hive Ventures is to grow the Hive business group through astute and interesting investments. We support businesses who are developing new technologies in order to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
So far, the team have been responsible for creating joint ventures between Hive and three exciting businesses; DBG Bioenergy, Nafici Environmental Research, and CuanTec.
Hive Aggregates are utilising industrial by-products to create building materials for use in development projects.
The Hive Aggregates team are based in the UK and aim to reduce waste from the building industry. Building products and development are both very carbon intensive, with the cement industry alone emitting the equivalent carbon as entire countries. The Hive Aggregates team want to create sustainable products to help reduce current carbon intensive practices, specifically in the cement industry.
Solution building is a key part in the Hive Aggregates role. Instead of wasting coal from power stations, the team convert pulverised fuel ash waste using an innovative bulk drying technology. The process will not only create a sustainable cement alternative but will reduce the reliance on natural resources and recycle previously discarded waste.
Our Hive Carbon team, based in South Africa, utilise invasive plants to create innovative BioChar.
BioChar is created using a patented technology. The process converts biomass to carbon, BioChar and activated charcoal. While the process generates BioChar, one of the fantastic benefits of the technology is the carbon sequestration.
BioChar can be used in a variety of circumstances. One of the main contributors to greenhouse gasses is methane, from livestock. BioChar can be used to reduce the methane produced by livestock, as well as improving the health of the animals.
As well as use with livestock, BioChar has been proven to significantly improve the quality of farmland. Improved pastures can increase the quality of crops and subsequently local environment.
Hive Ecosystems was established in 2021 to support Hive Carbon and develop further sustainability projects in South Africa.
As well as offering support to Hive Carbon, the Hive Ecosystems team are responsible for working with local landowners. Working with locals includes offering advice and assistance to help reintroduce vegetation to local environment and boost agriculture.
Currently, the team are investigating opportunities for extensive land restoration in the Albany Thicket. The project aims to restore and transform areas of land which have previously been destroyed by agriculture and overgrazing. Plans are in place to introduce native plants in depleted areas. Not only will the project help rewild local land, but it will provide employment across the range.
