A pilot project in Victoria, Australia, has seen the installation of a 10 kW renewable hydrogen generator in Neerim North, 120 km east of Melbourne. This initiative, led by Victorian-based manufacturer Energys Australia in partnership with Telstra, aims to provide backup power to telecommunications towers in case of outages. The project, costing $1.1 million, is part of the state's efforts to enhance energy resilience through renewable hydrogen. The generator, equipped with enough renewable hydrogen for a minimum 72-hour running capacity, will be crucial for ensuring connectivity during extreme weather events. The initiative aligns with Victoria's Gas Substitution Roadmap, highlighting the importance of renewable hydrogen in the energy transition. Energys Australia is sourcing hydrogen from undisclosed locations within Victoria for their generators. The company is also developing a Renewable Hydrogen Production Facility in Melbourne, supported by funding from the Commercialisation Pathways Fund. This facility, expected to cost $3.3 million, will house a 1 MW electrolyser for hydrogen production. Partnerships with companies like Plug Power demonstrate the growing interest in renewable hydrogen projects in Australia. Energys Australia aims to contribute to grid stability by sourcing renewable energy primarily during low-demand periods, reducing hydrogen production costs. Operations for the Renewable Hydrogen Production Facility are set to commence in 2024, with discussions ongoing for potential offtakers.