H2H Energy, an Australian hydrogen technology company founded by Tasmanian Cranston Polson, has announced plans to manufacture hydrogen refuelling stations in Ulverstone.
The move will see H2H Energy partner with local firms Prowire Group and TAS Hydraulics, creating a Tasmanian consortium to deliver world-class hydrogen infrastructure.
The partnership builds on H2H Energy’s success in providing Tasmania’s first hydrogen refueller for the Metro bus trial currently taking place in Hobart, supporting a fleet of three buses operating on city routes.
TAS Hydraulics currently assists in maintaining Metro’s refuelling system and, through local collaboration, introduced H2H Energy to Prowire Group.
Together, the three businesses combine expertise in fabrication, electrical and instrumentation, hydraulic design and build and component supply completed by skilled local labour.
By manufacturing hydrogen refuelling stations in Tasmania, the collaboration will generate new local jobs, investment and economic activity while positioning Ulverstone as a hydrogen innovation hub.
The first unit is expected to be built next year, with initial projects targeting Tasmania’s growing hydrogen refuelling needs as the state’s fleets start to transition to hydrogen-powered transport.
Founder and CEO of H2H Energy, Cranston Polson, says the partnership represents a major milestone for his company and the state.
“This is about bringing hydrogen refuelling capability to my home state of Tasmania. By tapping into the skills and quality of local firms, we can manufacture our proven designs here, while continuing to focus on research and deployment. It’s a win for jobs, the economy, and clean energy,” he says.
Prowire Group director Jake Rice says the partnership is a major opportunity. “This is a great step for our business. These projects demand guaranteed quality and performance, which is exactly what we deliver. We’re proud to be part of Tasmania’s push into clean energy infrastructure.”
H2H Energy already has eight refuelling systems operating nationally and recently secured its ninth order, underscoring the growth of hydrogen transport across Australia.
Manufactured in Australia, its H2CORE refuelling system offers 35 or 70 MPa hydrogen dispensing in a 40ft high-cube shipping container, with configurable hydrogen storage and refuelling times. It can be fed from a tube trailer or electrolyser which makes it incredibly useful for transport operators, reducing the infrastructure barrier to transitioning fleets.
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