Edify to build 1 GW green hydrogen production plant in Australia

Edify Energy has been granted development approval to build and operate a green hydrogen production plant of up to 1 GW, as well as a behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic and battery storage facility within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Edify’s initial development involves generating green hydrogen from a pilot-scale facility of 10 megawatts and increasing capacity in stages to meet the needs of a growing domestic and export green hydrogen market. 

Townsville City Council, Mayor Jenny Hill said: “The momentum continues to build behind the development of northern Australia’s first environmentally sustainable, advanced manufacturing, processing and technology estate right here in Townsville”.

Edify Energy Chief Executive Officer, John Cole, said: “Our hydrogen development supports the State and Federal Government jobs, industry and long-term post-COVID recovery policies.  We look forward to working with Governments, local businesses, contractors, equipment providers, off-takers and capital providers to make the Edify green hydrogen production plant and the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct a success.”