Toyota Ecopark Hydrogen Demonstration

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The Toyota Ecopark Hydrogen Demonstration project will transform part of Toyota Australia’s decommissioned car manufacturing plant in Altona (VIC) into a renewable energy hub to produce renewable hydrogen for both stationary energy and transport energy uses.The project aims to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing, storing, and using hydrogen sourced from renewable powered electrolysis.Key resultsSuccessfully commissioned a facility to produce up to 80kg per day of green hydrogen and refuel a range of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) at both 35MPa and 70MPa pressure (currently the most common standard pressures), as well as generating electricity through the use of a fuel cell.Since the facility was commissioned in November 2021 it completed 164 refuels and dispensed 364 kg of hydrogen, and is still fully operational so these numbers continue to grow.An important objective for the project was to engage and inform stakeholders and the public, and it has achieved that with over 17 engagement events involving almost 1000 visitors.Important lessons have been documented including the design and certification of these types of projects in Australia, and the importance of a reliable local support network despite a limited supply chain.

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