What is the Hydrogen Home?
Hydrogen Home (HyHome) is an Australian-first initiative showcasing 100% hydrogen gas appliances in a residential setting – demonstrating the way of the future for gas in the home.
HyHome is a joint initiative between AGN (part of Australian Gas Infrastructure Group) and leading residential home builder, Dennis Family Homes, with the support of our technology partners.
It is an exciting demonstration of the low carbon future of gas supply to our homes in Australia, which allows homeowners to enjoy the benefits of gas as they do today.
Hydrogen is a great replacement for natural gas because it can be used in the same way for heating, hot water and cooking appliances like your cooktop or barbeque.
Take a closer look at 100% hydrogen gas appliances
While existing home appliances will work safely, reliably and effectively with up to 10% hydrogen blends and potentially higher, appliance manufacturers are already working on hydrogen ready appliances that can easily transition from natural gas to hydrogen gas.
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The unit has a gas input rating of 70MJ/h and a hot water capacity of 10 litres per minute at a 25 degrees celcius rise. As the uptake of this technology increases, the capacity of the system will be scaled up to match the 32 litres per minute flow rates of current products. Once the product transitions into mass production, the size of the unit will also be reduced. |
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A hydrogen powered hot water service is powering a heat exchanger in the roof of HyHome. So the ducted heating in the home is running on hydrogen energy – paving the way for how we can warm your home but not the planet. |
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Developed in conjunction with Woodside Energy, the Heatlie Hydrogen BBQ works and cooks the same as any other BBQ, while using hydrogen as a fuel source as an alternative to LPG or natural gas. |
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Our concept hydrogen gas cooktop offers unparalleled efficiency, delivering swift and precise heat. With a sleek and modern design that exudes elegance, it is the epitome of premium and, when run on renewable hydrogen, eco-conscious living. It offers a refined and responsible cooking option for the discerning home chef. |
Our HyHome Partners
Electrolux
As a leading global appliance company, Electrolux is innovating sustainable appliances for the home.
Rinnai
Learn how appliance manufacturer Rinnai is harnessing clean energy using revolutionary technology.
FAQ
- What is HyHome?
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Hydrogen Home (HyHome) is an Australian-first initiative showcasing 100% hydrogen gas appliances in a residential setting – demonstrating the way of the future for gas in the home.
- Why was HyHome developed?
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The aim of the HyHome is to demonstrate what’s achievable, and we’re excited about the possibilities of hydrogen.
We’re decarbonising for our customers. As owners and operators of the gas network, it’s our role to safely transport energy to customers – we’re now looking to make that energy renewable in response to what our customers are asking for.
A decarbonised gas supply is best for everyone, and complements the role of renewable electricity and other renewable energy forms in meeting our decarbonisation targets.
- What is hydrogen?
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Hydrogen gas is a form of energy that is used around the world today, predominantly within industry. It can also be used for heating, cooking, and powering appliances, much like natural gas. It can be produced using a number of methods, including the electrolysis of water, where electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
- Can existing houses take 100% hydrogen?
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Over time we have upgraded the majority of our networks to hydrogen-compatible materials – so the networks that pass millions of existing homes are ready to take hydrogen today.
Existing homes with gas connections are already compatible with hydrogen gas. The fittings and infrastructure are all exactly the same. Current plumbing standards are also compatible with hydrogen and falls within the existing skillset of those in industry. The only thing that need to be updated are the current generation appliances to hydrogen ready ones.
- Is HyHome green?
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Because green hydrogen is not yet widely available, for demonstration purposes we have used ‘grey’ hydrogen, which is made by natural gas.
However, the appliances run the same regardless of the method used to make the hydrogen, and would operate just the same as if they were powered by hydrogen made from renewable sources which is the type of hydrogen we are planning to use to decarbonise the gas in our networks.
- Is a hydrogen home more or less safe than a natural gas one?
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At AGN, safety underpins everything we do, therefore we must be satisfied that our projects are safe before we open them to the public. HyHome has the same level of safety as you would expect in a regular home. To ensure that our safety standards are met, we have odourised our hydrogen and all aspects of HyHome have been inspected and approved by the technical regulator.
- How well do the hydrogen appliances operate?
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The appliances installed in HyHome look and operate just the same as you would find in your home today. HyHome proves that you can cook your food and heat your home in the same way that you do with natural gas.
