Tasmania is now producing green hydrogen thanks to the delivery of the state’s first facility by the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (BECRC).
The operation of the facility is one of a suite of initiatives being progressed by Tasmania for the growth of the state’s sustainable hydrogen sector including the Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub, the Green Hydrogen Price Reduction Scheme and the soon to be released for consultation Future Clean Fuels Strategy.
All these initiatives are part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
“Our government has a goal to reach 200 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2040, and this facility is the start of building a sustainable green hydrogen sector to power our state for generations to come,” Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan says.
“The commencement of this project is also an important step forward in the application of hydrogen as a green fuel, helping to decarbonise our transport sector.
“Consistent with our Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan, this project is the latest step in making Tasmania’s green hydrogen sector a reality and to position Tasmania to be a key player in this expanding market.
“This commercial-scale green hydrogen project highlights what can be achieved when industry, research and government work together to drive innovation.”
The production and research facility will support continued training, development and research into hydrogen technology while also providing commercial-scale hydrogen for industry and transport applications.
Initially it will focus on maritime industry and transport but could also drive change in land and heavy transport industry.
“The launch of this facility marks the beginning of Tasmania’s green hydrogen production journey of discovery,” BECRC CEO Dr John Whittington says.
“We’re really looking to produce answers to some of our most important questions around hydrogen and its uses.
“This is a research facility and as we ramp-up commercial production we will also better understand the role hydrogen can play and how it can support Australia’s blue economy.”
The facility is located in Lutana, Hobart.
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