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Sir Samuel Griffith Centre

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14 sourced values · 0 earlier records · 10 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

Progress Statusbuilding complete; decommissioning planned by Griffith University; current operational condition not establishedConfidence: Reported
Source: Pioneering building for energy research - Sir Samuel Griffith Centre
CountryAustraliaConfidence: Reported
Source: Australian Solar to Hydrogen Building and Offshore Hydrogen Microgrids
CapacitySolar Array Rating: 376 kW; Electrolyser Input Rating: 160 kWConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)

Project Identity and Location

Public NameSir Samuel Griffith CentreConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre
Site NameGriffith University Nathan campusConfidence: Reported
Source: Pioneering building for energy research

Project Purpose and Configuration

Componentssolar photovoltaic array, lithium-ion battery bank, alkaline electrolyser, metal-hydride hydrogen storage, PEM fuel cellsConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)
Power Sourcesolar photovoltaic electricity with hydrogen storage backupConfidence: Reported
Source: Australian Solar to Hydrogen Building and Offshore Hydrogen Microgrids
Producthydrogen (H2)Confidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)
Project Typeteaching and research facility; demonstration solar-to-hydrogen-powered facilityConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre
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Technologyphotovoltaics, water electrolysis, metal-hydride storage, hydrogen fuel-cell generationConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre

Project Scale and Economics

Production Volume2.7 kilograms per hourConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)

Project Lifecycle and Change

Eventopened in mid-2013Confidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)
Lifecycle Stageproject completed; decommissioning statedConfidence: Reported
Source: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)
Operating Levelbuilding hosts hundreds of students for lectures daily; hydrogen can provide full power for around three daysConfidence: Reported
Source: Australian Solar to Hydrogen Building and Offshore Hydrogen Microgrids

Secondary research context

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CountryAustraliaSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameSir Samuel building Griffith Center, Brisbane, AustraliaSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Event2013Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusOperationalSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyALKSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.034Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.2MW - 30 Nm3 H2/hSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity43.478Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
Sir Samuel Griffith CentreOriginal sourceGreen Building Council of Australia
Pioneering building for energy researchOriginal sourceBESIX Watpac
Australian Solar to Hydrogen Building and Offshore Hydrogen MicrogridsOriginal sourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (Project Completed)Original sourceCSIRO HyResource
Pioneering building for energy research - Sir Samuel Griffith CentreOriginal sourceBESIX Watpac