The allure of green hydrogen as a key player in the energy transition has encountered a reality check in Western Australia (WA). ATCO Australia’s cancellation of its ambitious 10-megawatt green hydrogen electrolyser project at the Warradarge Wind Farm, despite receiving substantial public funding, unveils the intricate challenges that still overshadow the widespread adoption of this promising technology.
In the ever-evolving landscape of green technology, few projects stand as a testament to human ingenuity and determination like the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Project, known simply as HESC. This visionary endeavor came to life at the cusp of 2020, introducing the world to the Suiso Frontier – a vessel purpose-built to navigate the oceans with a groundbreaking cargo: liquid hydrogen.
While Korea is determined to play a significant role in the global hydrogen economy, recent reports indicate that the nation’s liquefaction technologies require significant investment and government support to catch up with global leaders.
Australia is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable energy as the federal government allocates a significant A$23 million investment towards renewable hydrogen initiatives. One of the prime recipients of this funding is Wollongong-based startup Hysata, which is set to revolutionize the hydrogen electrolysis landscape.
In a remarkable convergence of technological prowess and global collaboration, Japan and Middle Eastern nations have embarked on a series of strategic agreements aimed at advancing the frontiers of hydrogen and other energy transition technologies.
China has marked a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of its maiden photovoltaic green hydrogen plant in Keche. Spearheaded by Sinopec, a prominent player in China’s energy landscape, this innovative project harnesses solar energy resources from Xinjiang to generate electricity, subsequently producing green hydrogen directly from this renewable source.
Hysata, a pioneering hydrogen technology company hailing from New South Wales, is set to deploy a groundbreaking 5 MW electrolyser adjacent to the Stanwell Power Station in Queensland. This bold move comes as part of a groundbreaking commercial-scale demonstration of the company’s next-generation capillary-fed electrolyser cell technology.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are breaking new ground, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of hydrogen fuel cells for a greener tomorrow.
China’s unwavering commitment to shaping a more sustainable energy landscape has reached a new zenith with Yunnei Power’s audacious announcement. The company’s recent contract acquisition, valued at CNY 1 billion ($138.7 million), has set in motion what could potentially become the cornerstone of the world’s largest hydrogen energy storage facility, propelling China further into the global forefront of green energy innovation.
In a pivotal partnership that could redefine waste management and environmental sustainability in Australia, Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited has taken a monumental step forward by entering into an executed term sheet with Solo Resource Recovery, a prominent waste management company.
