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Tax incentives for green hydrogen, critical minerals pass Senate

Billions of dollars in tax breaks for green hydrogen production and critical minerals processing are set to be unlocked from 2027 after a key pillar of the federal government’s Future Made in Australia plan was waved through the Senate.

Queensland ends support for 3 GW green hydrogen project

Plans to develop a 2.88 GW green hydrogen production facility near Gladstone on the central Queensland coast are in serious doubt after the state government announced it will not commit funding to the $12.4 billion project.

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Thermal storage beats hydrogen, electrification on industrial costs

A new study in Germany shows the advantages of thermal energy storage in the decarbonisation of industrial processes, including in Australia. The researchers noted clear cost advantages and high potential for flexibility in the power grid.

AGA seals deal with Plug Power for 3 GW electrolyser system

Allied Green Ammonia has signed and sealed a purchase agreement with Plug Power to supply 3 GW of electrolyser capacity for its large-scale green hydrogen production project being developed in the Northern Territory.

Hydrogen pilot plant aquires linear Fresnel concentrated solar system

Sparc Technologies’ South Australian green hydrogen pilot plant is on track to commence construction in early 2025, following a formal commitment to Stage 2 of the project with industry partners, and procurement of a linear Fresnal concentrated solar system.

First Nations solar and battery projects to share $5.5 million from clean energy fund

The government of Western Australia has announced seven successful project bids in round three of its clean energy future fund scheme, including two First Nations renewable energy projects that will share $5.5 million from a $16 million pool.

South Australian solar discovery could transform hydrogen production

An international study led by Flinders University in Adelaide has advanced nano-scale chemistry to further develop sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.

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Australia inks deal with South Korea to boost hydrogen supply chains

Australia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have signed a new bilateral agreement to step up climate and energy cooperation and build new clean energy industries and trade opportunities.

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Electric smelting to crack low-emissions iron and steel making code

Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace is set to be built in the Kwinana industrial area south of Perth, which is also home to the dual-stage Kwinana battery storage system and Kwinana power station.

UK researchers trial agrivoltaics with large-scale hydrogen production in Australia

United Kingdom scientists have simulated how a 1 GW off-grid agrivoltaic facility may be used to fuel hydrogen fuel electric cell vehicles across Africa, the USA, China, Europe and Australia showing the proposed combination could provide a levelised cost of hydrogen ranging from $6.05/kg to $12.61/kg.

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