An international team led by Swinburne University of Technology researchers, Associate Professor Rosalie Hocking and Associate Professor Andrew Ang, is working on developing new electrolysers to support Australia's shift towards clean energy. The project aims to enhance Australia's domestic manufacturing capabilities for renewable technologies, positioning the country as a leader in the global clean energy transition. By focusing on innovating catalyst design and electrode manufacturing, the team is working towards scaling up hydrogen electrolysers to produce clean hydrogen from water using renewable electricity. This process offers a high-energy, low-emission alternative for sectors like heavy transport and industrial processing, which are difficult to electrify. The project also aims to address key challenges related to cost and scalability in deploying hydrogen production technologies. By collaborating with Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon in Thailand, the team is exploring innovative ways to fabricate catalyst materials and enhance Australia's capacity in scaling these technologies. The development of advanced copper oxide (CuOx) and multimetal oxide catalyst systems for producing value-added C2+ products using renewable energy in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers is a key focus of the project. Associate Professor Hocking emphasizes the importance of international partnerships in building Australia's science and research capabilities, highlighting techniques like thermal spray that can position the country as a global leader in renewable technology development. Ultimately, the project not only aims to drive innovation in clean energy but also to boost economic growth, with predictions from CSIRO indicating significant revenue generation and job creation potential in the hydrogen electrolyser industry by 2050.