Hyzon Motors Australia announced intentions to construct a green hydrogen refueling station at its regional headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
The commercial-scale green hydrogen depot will support Hyzon’s rapidly expanding manufacturing base in the region, supplying hydrogen to new clients and demonstrating the financial viability of “beyond the fence” hydrogen for fleet decarbonization.
Hyzon is collaborating with the RACV, hydrogen specialists ENGV, and others on the design, planning, permitting, and building of the green hydrogen store, with the goal of having it operational by late 2023.
Hyzon is currently delivering a first order of hydrogen-powered vehicles to RACV subsidiary Nationwide Group, the country’s first order for such vehicles. These vehicles will be the first to use the green hydrogen depot when it opens.
RACV is in the process of designing a green energy strategy for Hyzon’s Noble Park location. The green hydrogen refueling station is expected to be powered in part by onsite solar generating installed and maintained by RACV Solar, one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing solar energy firms.
Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP, paid a visit to Hyzon Motor’s Noble Park manufacturing facility to officially open the facility and announce the building of a green hydrogen refueling station.
“Green hydrogen is a key part of our plan to halve emissions by 2030”, Minister D ‘Ambrosio said.
“We’re creating jobs in new industries as we lead Australia’s clean energy transition.”
Craig Knight, CEO of Hyzon Motors Global, stated that the news conveyed a clear message that Hyzon was playing a critical part in Australia’s energy transformation.
“Our hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles will play a key role in the decarbonization of the transport sector and be a key component of Australia’s fuel security strategy for the future,” Knight said.
Hyzon Motors Managing Director ANZ, John Edgley, said that “hydrogen availability for heavy duty vehicle refuelling is the key missing infrastructure link in Australia for the industry, and investments like this one today underpin the creation of local hydrogen communities, essential to build into the promise of the hydrogen economy.”
“We are focused on generating new local jobs, new and sustainable local manufacturing facilities, and a fundamental transformation of fuel supply to green and local,” Edgley said.
CEO of Nationwide Group Michael Stephenson said “As Australia’s largest towing and roadside assistance company, we are always working to be at the forefront of fleet innovation.
“We are excited to explore how hydrogen can play a part of road transport in Australia. This trial will give us an opportunity to test hydrogen vehicles in a real-world test for towing and transport and we’re thrilled to be part of this new industry leading partnership.”
Business Development Manager for ENGV, Gemma Harrison said ENGV was thrilled to work with HYZON and RACV on renewable hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure in Melbourne.
“Along with our global technology partners, we are continuing our contribution to the growth of the Australian renewable hydrogen industry, “Ms Harrison said.
“By deploying and servicing hydrogen infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission transport and a clean energy future, ultimately reducing global emissions and providing local resources to support such projects.
