1. What are the applications of SunHydrogen’s technology?
While our immediate focus is fuel cell vehicles, we recognize and embrace the vast possibilities for green hydrogen application. Long term, we envision that our technology can be utilized in industrial, residential and commercial settings, as well as feedstock for various petrochemicals and products.

2. What is the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 technology?
Our Gen 1 technology was developed to demonstrate proof of concept. It utilizes an integrated photoelectrochemical water-splitting device, where solar-converted electrons are maximally transferred to hydrogen chemical bonds. It also features our proprietary holey structure, which enables efficient ion transport to ensure sustainable long-term production of hydrogen. In 2021 we successfully completed production of 100 Gen 1 demonstration units.

Moving forward, our primary focus is our Gen 2 technology, also known as our nanoparticle technology. Our nanoparticle technology brings lower costs, improved efficiency and scalable potential. Powered by solar energy, billions of our microscopic nanoparticles split apart water at the molecular level, extracting hydrogen for use as a clean energy source and leaving behind only clean oxygen as a byproduct.

3. What is the company’s timeline for commercialization?
Our timeline is currently undergoing updates to reflect the latest advancements in our commercialization strategy. Please check back shortly for the most recent version.

4. What is the company’s business plan once the technology is commercialized?
As we continue working with our technology partners for the scale-up of our nanoparticle technology, we’re concurrently working with potential manufacturing partners in preparation for mass production, including production facility and equipment design and engineering.

Our plan is to provide continuous large volumes of hydrogen to a small number of locations throughout the country. We are currently developing a plan to service large cargo fleet operators that use hydrogen powered vehicles, as well as utilities and industrial companies in need of clean hydrogen.

In addition to the commercialization of our own technology, we also look to realize our goal of furthering renewable hydrogen technology to grow the hydrogen ecosystem. Specifically, we seek to make strategic investments by partnering with other early-stage companies to enable and assist them in reaching their own manufacturing stages.

Most recently we announced a $10M strategic investment in Norway-based TECO 2030, the developer of zero-emission technology for the maritime and heavy industry sectors.

5. Will the cost per KG be less or more expensive than the current available methods for producing hydrogen?
With a target cost of $2.50/kg., we believe our solution has the potential to clear a path for green hydrogen to compete with natural gas hydrogen and gain mass market acceptance as a true replacement for fossil fuels.

6. Who are your current business partners?
We are currently partnered with the University of Iowa; the University of Michigan; InRedox; SCHMID Group; MSC Co. LTD; Geomatec; Chromis Technologies; RuC2N; and Corning Inc.

SCHMID Group is focused on the design and engineering of our device housing while InRedox and MSC Co. LTD are focused on substrate manufacturing and electroplating chemistries, respectively. We are also working with Geomatec and Corning Inc. to facilitate our transition to large-scale substrate manufacturing.

We are working with Chromis Technologies to integrate both proton exchange membranes (PEM) and anion exchange membranes (AEM) into our proprietary substrates and evaluate performance metrics for sustainable hydrogen production.

With both the Singh Lab at the University of Michigan and RuC2N, we are working to achieve successful catalyst integration and identify the best catalyst for hydrogen and oxygen production.

We have also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with COTEC to explore the development and optimization of electroplating solutions for our semiconductor deposition.