Phase 1 of SunHQ involves a 1 megawatt proton exchange (or polymer electrolyte) membrane (PEM) electrolyser that will produce renewable hydrogen from a behind-the-meter connection to the co-located 121 MWac Sun Metals Solar Farm. Compression, storage and refuelling facilities will be located adjacent to the electrolyser.

Phase 1 of SunHQ will have a production capacity of 155,000kg p.a.

SunHQ will enable sister company Townsville Logistics to decarbonise its heavy vehicle fleet operating between the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery and the Port of Townsville, and have additional capacity to supply renewable hydrogen to third-party customers and support their transition to a low carbon future.

• Electrolyser type: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM)
• Electrolyser power rating: 1 MW
• Maximum output: 155,000kg p.a.
• Power supply source: 121 MWac Sun Metals Solar Farm

SunHQ has received A$8.08M in funding from the Queensland Government under the Hydrogen Industry Development Fund; A$6.1M in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of its Advancing Renewables Program; and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed up to A$12.5M to deliver the project. SunHQ is the first hydrogen project to be jointly supported by ARENA and CEFC.