The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched a program to support the enormous potential of hydrogen as a competitive, low carbon energy alternative in Australia.
For Australia, hydrogen could support the transition to low emissions energy across electricity, heating, transport and industry, improving the resilience of energy systems and increasing consumer choice.
It could also generate major economic benefits through export revenue and new industries, and 3,000 new jobs by 2030 according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
The Hydrogen Energy Program involves leading experts with highly complementary skills in fields such as hydrogen storage, economic analysis, safety, policy and regulation, and environmental impact.
Dr Zhenguo Huang, a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering at UTS and Chair of the International Hydrogen Carriers Alliance, will lead the program.
“The Hydrogen Program aims to create a network to develop Australia’s capacity to lead hydrogen energy development, promote Australia as an international hydrogen energy hub, prepare skilled workers for the emerging global hydrogen economy and connect technology providers with existing and emerging Australian hydrogen producers and overseas markets,” Dr Huang said.
UTS researchers are already conducting world-class ARC-funded research in hydrogen storage that aims to address one key challenge for storing and delivering large amounts of hydrogen, and have established collaborations with industry partners including KOGAS, and a commercial research partnership with Boron Molecular.