A key financial backer of Australia’s large-scale green hydrogen projects has raised new capital to develop a “digital twin” system—a detailed virtual model that mirrors how this massive energy hubs will operate in the real world. Designed for projects spanning vast regions and billions in investment, the technology allows developers to test everything from renewable power generation to hydrogen production and storage before breaking ground. By simulating weather patterns, energy flows, and infrastructure performance, the platform aims to fine-tune designs and avoid costly mistakes early.
The timing is critical. Australia’s hydrogen ambitions are among the largest globally, but many projects have slowed due to rising costs, infrastructure challenges, and uncertain export demand. Digital twin tools are emerging as a way to bring more certainty into these complex developments, offering clearer forecasts on efficiency and returns. For investors and planners, it’s a shift toward building projects twice—first in data, then on land—reducing risk in an industry where scale and precision will determine whether green hydrogen can truly compete as a future energy export. More