SunHydrogen’s CEO gives update on the firm’s nanoparticle-based green hydrogen tech

In California, SunHydrogen’s CEO Tim Young shared an update to its shareholders on its nanoparticle-based green hydrogen technology, which splits water molecules into high-purity green hydrogen and oxygen using the sun’s energy. This 1.5 sq. ft. panel houses 16 hydrogen generators and integrates light absorbers, catalysts, membranes, gas collection, and liquid delivery all in one unit. “Our SunHydrogen panel is currently the only self-contained nanoparticle-based hydrogen generation device of its kind that utilizes the sun’s energy to split water molecules into high-purity green hydrogen and oxygen. Our scalable system design, use of low-cost, abundant materials, and ability to utilize water of varying purities are all attributes that set us apart from conventional electrolyzer solutions,” the executive said. “Our team’s efforts are currently focused on increasing the panel’s hydrogen production rates and durability while decreasing the cost per kilogram of hydrogen produced. We are pursuing these goals through a series of improvements to our hydrogen panel’s design and internal components, and our commitment to these efforts is driven by our overarching goal of delivering the most affordable green hydrogen solution.” The company is also working closely with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Iowa to integrate existing semiconductors into its nanoparticle-based system to substantially improve the overall power conversion efficiency of our hydrogen panels. “These improvements are currently being implemented and tested in our 1.5 sq. ft. panel, upon which the design will then be translated into a 1 m2 panel. These advancements have also been designed specifically to increase the lifespan and stability of the panel, reducing the need for maintenance and replacement and making it even more cost-effective for future customers to adopt green hydrogen,” the executive added.

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