SunHydrogen to install solar-to-hydrogen pilot system with UT Austin

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SunHydrogen has partnered with The University of Texas at Austin's Centre for Electromechanics (UT-CEM) to install a pilot hydrogen production system at the Hydrogen ProtoHub research facility. This proof-of-concept system will utilize SunHydrogen's innovative photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology to produce renewable hydrogen from sunlight and water, covering over 30 square meters. The project includes a contract with The Process Group for the engineering design of the plant, which will feature sixteen PEC reactor units in a modular configuration, marking the company's first large-scale hydrogen production system in real-world conditions.

According to SunHydrogen CEO Tim Young, this collaboration is crucial for validating their technology and generating data necessary for commercialization. The Hydrogen ProtoHub, located on UT Austin's J. J. Pickle Research Campus, is equipped with advanced infrastructure and safety systems, facilitating the assembly and long-term data collection of the reactor units. Michael Lewis, Director of UT-CEM, expressed enthusiasm for hosting this innovative project, emphasizing its contribution to advancing sustainable hydrogen technologies and supporting the transition to a renewable energy future. The system will operate for six months under UT-CEM's oversight, providing insights for technology development and hydrogen deployment strategies.