The Western Australian Government has released a Public Knowledge Sharing Report on the Denham Renewable Hydrogen Microgrid, the first of its kind in Australia.
The project, which is now fully operational, includes a 704-kilowatt solar farm, a 348kW hydrogen electrolyser, and a 100kW fuel cell located in Denham, providing an innovative alternative to diesel generators.
It is expected to offset 140,000 litres of diesel each year.
The unique integration of renewable energy and hydrogen components sets the project apart from others in Australia.
The recently released Public Knowledge Sharing Report will help to advance learnings in technology, costs, regulatory requirements, as well as the community sentiment around using hydrogen as a fuel source.
It will be used to determine how hydrogen technology can be applied in other remote microgrids.
WA Premier Roger Cook said he wants to see WA become a renewable energy powerhouse.
“I want to see WA become a renewable energy powerhouse, and hydrogen will have an important role to play in our clean energy future,” said Cook.
“This innovative project helps to reduce our reliance on diesel in remote areas, delivering cleaner, affordable, and reliable power for Denham.
“The knowledge we’ve gained through this pilot project will help to guide future remote uses of renewable hydrogen across WA and the rest of the nation.”
The project was funded by the Western Australian Labor Government, including through the Renewable Hydrogen Fund and Horizon Power, and ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program.
