HILT CRC public webinar: Beyond electrolysis – novel technologies to lower the cost of renewable hydrogen

Hydrogen generated from renewable sources is seen as a key enabler for heavy industry decarbonisation, particularly for green steel production. However, with increasing numbers of hydrogen projects around the world being deferred or cancelled, there is an increasing focus on the cost and scale up of hydrogen produced using electrolysis, currently the dominant technology for green hydrogen. As a result, there is increasing interest in emerging alternative technologies that could reduce costs and accelerate deployment.

This webinar explores innovative approaches to hydrogen generation, focusing on photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting – technologies that have the potential to deliver significant cost reductions in clean hydrogen production. We’ll also take a brief look at thermochemical and methane pyrolysis routes.

Join Professor Greg Metha (University of Adelaide) as he shares insights from his leadership roles on the International Energy Agency Task on Renewable Hydrogen Production and Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Forum, exploring the latest developments in photocatalysis.

Vinod Gopalan from Sparc Hydrogen will provide an industry perspective on the commercial opportunities including Sparc’s photocatalysis project.

Associate Professor Fiona Beck (Australian National University) – Research Leader of HILT CRC's Facilitating Transformation Program – will host the webinar, including audience Q&A.