H2H refueller being used in Hobart HEB Trial
Tasmanians are riding on brand new hydrogen-powered buses thanks to H2H Energy’s
groundbreaking hydrogen refuelling technology.
An update provided by Metro Tasmania shows great progress from the Tasmanian
Government’s Hydrogen Electric Bus (HEB) trial, which uses locally made green hydrogen
alongside H2H Energy’s H2CORE refuelling system.
Hydrogen is critical for the future of Australia’s transport sector, and delivering results on the
ground gives governments and operators the certainty they need to invest. Data from Metro
Tasmania also demonstrates the success of H2H Energy’s H2CORE technology.
Manufactured in Australia, the H2CORE 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 bus operators,
reducing the infrastructure barrier to transitioning fleets and why it was selected for this trial.
To date, the H2H Energy refueller has proven to be fast, reliable, and capable of frequent,
high-volume refuelling, supporting three busy public buses operating around Hobart and
refuelling daily.
Right across Australia, governments are making the switch from diesel bus fleets to low or
no emissions alternatives. Tasmania, in particular, is uniquely positioned with abundant
hydro and wind energy resources to produce green hydrogen at scale and use it to
decarbonise transport.
The early success of the HEB trial validates the H2CORE and shows that a cleaner transport
future can be powered by Australian know-how and Australian hydrogen.
The trial will also support comparisons between battery electric buses (BEVs) and fuel cell
electric buses (FCEVs) in Australian operating conditions and provide critical, evidence-
based data to guide future fleet investment decisions by governments and operators.
Cranston Polson, CEO and Founder of H2H Energy and a proud Tasmanian, is enthusiastic
about the growing momentum in the domestic hydrogen sector and the opportunity for his
home state to lead in green energy innovation.
“Seeing the H2CORE actually on the ground in Hobart, refuelling buses that are getting
Tasmanians to work, school or home safely and reliably is a big step forward. Tasmania’s
unique combination of hydro and wind resources gives us the ability to produce some of the
cleanest hydrogen in the world, and this trial shows how we can put it to work right here in
our own communities.”
“As Tasmania and other parts of the country look to green their public transport fleets, they
can deploy this Australian-made technology to make that switch quickly and effectively.”
A spokesperson for Metro Tasmania reinforced the value of local partnerships:
“Partnering with a local technology provider in H2H Energy and using locally made
Tasmanian hydrogen to run the HEB trial will yield valuable data. We are pleased this trial
can benefit our public transport system and grow local industries at the same time.”
This is one of several projects for H2H Energy across Australia, with demand growing for
Australian-made hydrogen refuelling solutions as more light and heavy vehicle fleets
transition to zero emissions.
