Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina is set to officially hand over a Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) and launch the Rapid Prototype Training and Testing Facility (RPTTF) at North-West University in Potchefstroom, North West.
The department says the development marks a significant step in advancing South Africa’s just energy transition, hydrogen economy ambitions and broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
The MHRS, completed in February last year, was developed through a partnership between the HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence and Toyota South Africa Motors. The facility is designed to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle technologies, while showcasing locally developed intellectual property and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Officials say the station will contribute to building an integrated hydrogen value chain in the country.
Meanwhile, the RPTTF is aimed at supporting additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, by converting digital designs into functional prototypes for testing and production.
The facility is expected to play a key role in accelerating product development across industries such as automotive, aerospace and medical technology.