Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source

Overview of Hydrogen

• Lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe.
• Found in the sun, stars, water molecules, plants, and animals on Earth.

Green Energy in South Australia

• Abundant sun and wind resources.
• Surplus green energy produced at certain times.
• Excess energy can be utilized to produce green hydrogen.

Process of Producing Green Hydrogen

• Electrolysis: The method to produce hydrogen.
  • Requires water and electricity.
  • Breaks water into hydrogen and oxygen.
  • Operates during peak sunlight hours.
  • Shuts down at night.

Applications of Green Hydrogen

• Energy Supply:
  • Fuels power stations when renewable sources aren't generating.
• Transport:
  • Powers trucks, ships, and cars.
• Industry and Home:
  • Fuels heavy industries and household appliances.
• Agriculture:
  • Converted into green ammonia for fertilizer.
• Global Market:
  • Hydrogen can be traded as clean energy.

South Australia's Leadership in Hydrogen

• 70% of electricity from renewable resources.
• Investment of over $750 million by the State Government.
  • Focus on hydrogen projects and shipping infrastructure.
• Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.