Green hydrogen has stalled in nearly every corner of Australia. So why is the government still revving it up?

Chris Bowen announced $814m for the clean energy source despite projects in doubt across NSW, Queensland and South AustraliaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe green hydrogen revolution wasn't supposed to go like this. In September, the climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, declared Australia "the green hydrogen capital of the world" with "50-plus companies on the ground" and a pipeline of investments worth $200bn.The nascent industry has been touted as the start of a renewable energy revolution, with more than $8bn in support promised across federal and state governments. But just months on from Bowen's announcement, several major proposals are either shelved or in serious doubt, prompting the question: is green hydrogen's race over before it began?Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Continue reading...