Australia's First Renewable Hydrogen Refuelling Station Opens in Geelong
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- Viva Energy has launched Australia's first publicly accessible renewable hydrogen refuelling station in Geelong, Victoria.
- The station incorporates a 2.5-MW electrolyser with the capacity to generate 1,000 kilograms of hydrogen per day using recycled water.
- Local businesses, supported by grants from ARENA and the Victorian government, have acquired hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for their fleets.
- The project aims to reduce emissions and promote sustainable heavy transport while offering fast-fill hydrogen refuelling similar to diesel refuelling.
Australia's first publicly accessible commercial renewable hydrogen refuelling station has been opened in Geelong, Victoria, by Melbourne-headquartered hydrogen production company Viva Energy. The station features a 2.5-MW electrolyser capable of producing 1,000 kilograms of hydrogen daily from recycled water. Supported by grants from ARENA and the Victorian government, local businesses like Toll Group and Cleanaway have acquired hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for their fleets. The initiative aims to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in the heavy transport sector, offering fast-fill hydrogen refuelling similar to diesel. The project is a significant step towards a more sustainable future for Australia's transportation sector.
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