Plug Power’s electrolyser systems will be installed at planned production facilities in Brighton near Hobart and Western Junction near Launceston. The 4,200 kg/day of hydrogen produced at these two sites will be used to decarbonise road transport and natural gas sectors in Tasmania.
“Plug is pleased to support Countrywide Hydrogen with its ambitious green hydrogen projects in the state of Tasmania” said Plug CEO Andy Marsh. “The plants are strategically located to leverage existing infrastructure, and Plug’s PEM electrolyser systems are a perfect complement to the plant designs.”
The hydrogen will be produced via electrolysis with renewable power planned to be initially sourced from the state grid, with subsequent supply from behind-the-meter solar and power purchase agreements from wind, solar and hydropower operators. The water will be supplied from TasWater’s network.
The design includes a second electrolyser at each site to meet increased hydrogen demand. It ensures a secure supply by implementing electrolyser redundancy and use of tube trailers for hydrogen storage. The storage system ensures that the sites can support one another in the event of unexpected outages. The sites will include connections to the TasGas network, allowing injection of hydrogen into the network as well as supply to local industry.
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