Tech startup SunHydrogen showcased a functional product prototype, considered a breakthrough in renewable energy.
SunHydrogen claims that its device can efficiently convert solar energy and water into easily usable energy. The demonstration unit was able to generate hydrogen using a square-meter array of nine modular solar panels.
SunHydrogen uses solar power to generate an electrical current that separates hydrogen from water. They have been able to initiate the electrolysis process straight from the panels without the need for an electrical conversion.
Durability Test of SunHydrogen
The company showed the device working in frigid temperatures and under rainy skies as a way of demonstrating the device’s adaptability.
Hydrogen power has been controversial as a renewable energy source because it requires energy to separate hydrogen from water, and if that energy comes from a dirty energy source, the hydrogen that is produced isn’t “green.”
Hydrogen power is showing the most promise in aviation. Heavy batteries with low power output make electric planes impractical. The potential for large-scale production of green hydrogen gives hope for reduced aviation pollution by cutting off dirty energy.
However, as of now, green hydrogen production is still too costly. With improvements in efficiency like this, green hydrogen may become economically viable.
Other companies are also betting on such development besides SunHydrogen. A large steel manufacturer has already signed a green hydrogen contract with one startup.
What does SunHydrogen have planned next?
SunHydrogen Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Syed Mubeen stated, “Having successfully carried out this demonstration, we can start the site selection process for larger pilot demonstrations.”
“Our next steps include continuously improving the technology, incorporating even more cost-effective materials without sacrificing efficiency, and scaling it to 25 m² and larger.”
About SunHydrogen
SunHydrogen is creating innovative technologies to produce, store, and use renewable hydrogen.
SunHydrogen Panel technology generates inexpensive green hydrogen using sunshine and any water source. The company hopes to produce green hydrogen using SunHydrogen Panels. This is much like electricity is produced by solar panels. They aim to play a significant role in the coming hydrogen economy.
