SunHydrogen, Inc. has taken a major step towards becoming one of the most cost-effective green hydrogen production methods available. The company has achieved a key photovoltage milestone in its efforts to use sunlight and water to produce renewable hydrogen. SunHydrogen's breakthrough technology is based on a nanoparticle-based hydrogen generation device that utilises the sun's energy to split water molecules into high-purity green hydrogen and oxygen.
The company has unveiled its largest prototype model to-date and continues to make significant strides in the development of its nanoparticle-based semiconductor units. SunHydrogen's single-junction semiconductor units can now generate an open circuit photovoltage of over 0.9 V, and when combined as two junctions, they can reliably generate over 1.8 V. This achievement has long eluded the industry, and SunHydrogen's approach is highly cost-effective as it uses only inexpensive semiconducting material and does not require high solar concentrators, substantially reducing manufacturing and operational complexity and cost.
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“Our recent accomplishments are highly significant as they confirm that we have consistently reached the required operating voltages necessary to run hydrogen generators solely using the sun's energy,” said SunHydrogen's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Syed Mubeen. “This progress brings us closer to achieving commercially viable solar-to-hydrogen efficiency targets.”
SunHydrogen's CEO, Tim Young, added, “Our recent success is further confirmation that we are on the right track toward achieving our overarching goal of delivering the most affordable green hydrogen solution. Our team is currently pursuing multiple approaches to further bolster our operational photocurrent densities, maximising solar-to-hydrogen efficiency and moving us one step closer to bringing our vision to fruition.”
SunHydrogen's breakthrough technology is a significant step forward in the development of green hydrogen production methods. With its cost-effectiveness and reliability, it has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.
