Regions look to hydrogen technology as they identify industries of the future MonMonday 1 updated MonMonday 1 Water may not be abundant in the Mallee, but its solar potential is vast. ( Share Print text only Cancel Those mapping out the economic future of Victoria's hottest and driest region hope it can be positioned as a pillar of the budding hydrogen industry. Key points: Hydrogen industry could be worth $11 billion to the Australian economy by 2050 Victoria's Mallee region aims to capitalise on its solar resources to produce cheap hydrogen Private groups and the Victorian Government have invested $50,000 in establishing a Mallee hydrogen technology cluster, which could be part of national network intended to develop a globally competitive industry.