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.

Our Gen 2 technology, also known as 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.

Additionally, in collaboration with CTF Solar, we are rapidly pursuing a new methodology that integrates solar cells from CTF into our technology for green hydrogen production. This approach draws on the core principles of our nanoparticle technology while leveraging a mature manufacturing platform, enabling faster market entry. Learn more about this evolution in a shareholder letter from CEO Tim Young.

3. What is the company’s timeline for commercialization?
The timeline below outlines our progress toward the development and production phases of our technology. Projected targets are subject to change as we continue to engage new partners and identify the most efficient pathway to scale our technology.

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 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?
Our current industrial and scientific partners include:

COTEC: PAH (Photoelectrosynthetically Active Heterostructures) production partner
CTF Solar: Thin film PV module production partner
Geomatec: PAH substrate processing partner
Heraeus: Catalyst partner
Honda R&D: Housing unit and balance of system partner
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Thin film PV cell design partner
Project NanoPEC: A group of six partners at the cutting edge of industry and science in Germany working to accelerate the commercialization of SunHydrogen’s technology, including: Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics, WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems GmbH; ECH Elektrochemie Halle GmbH; Zahner-Elektrik; Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and Schmid Group
Schmid Group: Manufacturing partner
Strategic Analysis: Techno-economic analysis partner
University of Iowa: Comprehensive research and development partner
University of Michigan: Catalyst and membrane integration research and development partner

Additionally, hydrogen reactor design efforts are aided by SunHydrogen’s expert collaborators Prof. Kazunari Domen, Dr. Hiroshi Nishiyama, Dr. Taro Yamada and Dr. Nirala Singh.