Endua secures $4.88m government boost for hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing

Brisbane clean-tech company Endua has secured $4.88 million through the Australian Government's Industry Growth Program to advance its hydrogen electrolyser technology and expand local manufacturing capabilities, according to an announcement on Monday.

The funding supports Endua's AHEAD project (Advanced Hydrogen Electrolyser for Australian Decarbonisation), which focuses on the company's proprietary PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolyser technology. The modular system enables on-site hydrogen production with a compact footprint and plug-and-play configuration.

Chief executive Paul Sernia said the milestone advances the company's mission to deliver hydrogen electrolyser products to industries and locations where they're needed most. “It will enable us to build critical local supply chain capability and manufacturing expertise, positioning us to capture future growth opportunities both in Australia and internationally,” Sernia said on Monday.

The technology addresses growing demand for clean energy by enabling on-demand hydrogen production at point of use, eliminating complex transportation and storage infrastructure requirements. Applications span transport, remote power and industrial fuels, with potential for future hydrogen-dependent industries including ammonia and sustainable fuels production.

Engineered and built in South East Queensland, the electrolyser can be installed quickly without major site modifications. The company, founded in 2021, has partnerships with Ampol, CSIRO and Main Sequence, positioning it as a leader in electrolysis technology development.

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