Victorian Hydrogen Hub
Working with industry to help Australia transition to a hydrogen economy.
Led by Swinburne University of Technology, working in partnership with CSIRO and Germany’s ARENA 2036, the Victorian Hydrogen Hub will bring together researchers, industry partners and business. Testing, trialling and demonstrating new and emerging hydrogen technologies, the Victorian Hydrogen Hub will support sustainable manufacturing practices and the ability to store clean energy from renewable sources, striving to create a sustainable future for all.
Building on our international connections and strengths in design, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0, we are supporting sustainable manufacturing practices and the ability to store clean energy from renewable sources. Hydrogen, employing renewable technologies, is rapidly emerging as a clean fuel and industrial feedstock for the future, we are furthering research and development in the hydrogen sector by testing, trialling and demonstrating new and emerging hydrogen technologies, striving to create a sustainable future for all.
You can find out more information about the Victorian Hydrogen Hub by contacting us at vichydrogenhub@swinburne.edu.au.
Demonstration Centres
Our Technology Demonstration Centre and Demonstration Hydrogen Refuelling Station will showcase both hydrogen production and storage facilities to expand the understanding of hydrogen as a fuel for industry and business, as well as the community more widely.
The Victorian Hydrogen Hub is working closely with businesses to assist their energy transformation towards a hydrogen economy, helping them “get ready” to discover and leverage new opportunities in the renewables and hydrogen markets.
We are engaging with some of Australia’s leading companies to explore new business models, seek community insights into the applications of hydrogen, investigate the regulatory and safety requirements, identify the training needs of the future workforce and develop new technologies, products and services that will create jobs and strengthen local industry.
We are also creating a Technology Demonstration Centre and Demonstration Hydrogen Refuelling Station - with both hydrogen production and storage facilities. Development and testing of storage and transport systems for hydrogen is a key activity for the Hub, these demonstration facilities will be used to expand the understanding of hydrogen as a fuel for industry and business, as well as the community more widely.
Current projects include:
- Digital processes in hydrogen production as well as traceability and certification of hydrogen
- Fuel cell technology for hydrogen powered commercial vehicles
- Economic modelling for hydrogen infrastructure assessments
- Decarbonisation of ports and steel plants.
Are you interested in the fuel of the future and want to be part of the solution?
Join our team. Recruitment for professional roles, post-doctoral positions and PhD scholarships will be advertised on our careers page.
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National Hydrogen Roadmap
Our partner, CSIRO, has created the National Hydrogen Roadmap which provides a blueprint for the development of a hydrogen industry in Australia.
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Hydrogen powered cars
How do hydrogen-powered cars work? Hydrogen is considered a fuel of the future. So how do hydrogen-powered cars work and how will our new refueller station in Victoria work?
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Hy Resource
A collaborative knowledge sharing resource supporting the development of Australia’s hydrogen industry
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"Arup saw the potential to align our real-world industry delivery with the VH2 goals of skills development. Together we are investigating the infrastructure needs of the Australian hydrogen economy through key modelling and analysis. "
Patrick Gorr , Principle, Infrastructure, ARUP
Our latest news
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- Education
- Sustainability
Comic tackles climate change through hydrogen education
Games, Interactivity and Animation student Stephanie Hartono has created a comic as part of her professional placement to raise awareness about hydrogen and how it could be a solution towards zero emissions energy.
Friday 03 June 2022 -
- Science
- Sustainability
The colours of hydrogen explained
We hear more about hydrogen every day. But did you know that there are eight different colours? We break down each type of hydrogen, from most to least sustainable.
Tuesday 17 May 2022 -
- Science
- Sustainability
Green hydrogen is coming - and these Australian regions are well placed to build our new export industry
Dr Steven Percy explains how Australia can become a world leader in renewable energy over the next 20 years, through the implementation of green hydrogen.
Friday 21 January 2022 -
- University
Australian-first international partnership to drive green hydrogen supply chain development
The Clayton Hydrogen Cluster will leverage unique facilities to support hydrogen technology and expertise.
Thursday 11 March 2021 -
- University
New Swinburne hydrogen hub to advance a net zero emission future
Swinburne has received a $10 million injection from the Victorian Government to build the Victorian Hydrogen Hub with the CSIRO.
Sunday 07 February 2021 -
- Technology
New catalyst produces green hydrogen from seawater
Researchers develop single-atom platinum catalyst that offers new opportunity for solar light-triggered hydrogen from seawater.
Thursday 28 January 2021 -
- Sustainability
Why government needs to take lead role in decarbonisation
The private sector has a crucial role in to play in reaching a zero-emissions future, but regulations, subsidies and programs are needed to get there.Thursday 06 February 2020
Other initiatives
These initiatives are funded through the Victorian government's Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund.