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Western Australia to invest $140,000 with ITM Power to advance H2 electrolyzer manufacturing
ITM Power announced that the Western Australia (WA) Government is investing around $140,000 with ITM Power to understand the feasibility of manufacturing renewable H2 electrolyzers within the state. Electrolyzer manufacturing is a key initiative in implementing the Western Australian Renewable H2 Strategy.
The investment follows a WA Government process that invited a shortlist of electrolyzer manufacturers to submit an outline for a business case for electrolyzer assembly and manufacture. ITM Power has been selected to develop a business case.
The business case aims to understand the H2 industry’s potential for building a strong electrolyzer and renewable H2 component manufacturing industry within WA. As the expansion of H2 production continues, demand for critical equipment such as electrolyzers will increase, presenting a new opportunity for the local advanced manufacturing industry.
The business case is expected to increase the depth of industry information available, leverage funding from the private sector, promote competition and signal to the market that WA is serious about renewable H2. Electrolyzer manufacturing is a key initiative in implementing the Western Australian Renewable H2 Strategy.
H2 Industry Minister Alannah MacTiernan said, “Developing WA's advanced manufacturing capability to produce critical components for renewable H2 production just makes good sense - as it will increase the resilience of our future H2 supply chains.
"Funding this feasibility study is the first step toward manufacturing components for renewable H2 within the State. We want to be part of the full technology story in H2.
"We look forward to working closely with the partnership of ITM Power and Linde Engineering in Australia to help WA lead the nation in renewable H2 component manufacturing.”
Dr. Neil Thompson, Managing Director of ITM Power Pty Ltd said, “Western Australia’s forward-thinking Government seeks to lead the way in Australia in the manufacture of the equipment needed to produce renewable H2. This sensible approach can deliver jobs and supply chain opportunities in the state, and we are pleased to be working with the Government on this first step.”
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