The startup provides turnkey fuel cell services that deliver low-carbon hydrogen for backup power to critical infrastructure. By utilizing gaseous hydrogen technology, the company enables communities to access a reliable and cost-effective energy source, enhancing energy resilience and reducing carbon emissions.
Funding
$37M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many communities and industries lack access to reliable and affordable low-carbon energy sources for critical backup power. Traditional hydrogen production and distribution methods often involve energy-intensive processes like liquefaction and long-distance transportation, increasing costs and carbon emissions. This creates a need for localized, efficient, and cleaner hydrogen solutions.
Solution
Independence Hydrogen (IH) provides decentralized hydrogen production and distribution solutions, offering a local and sustainable alternative to traditional hydrogen supply chains. IH utilizes a "farm-to-table" business model, producing hydrogen at small scales throughout the Eastern United States. The company recycles vented hydrogen from industrial processes, purifying it to SAE-J2719 fuel cell-grade standards. IH's DeHy™ platform reduces the energy intensity compared to liquefaction, resulting in lower carbon emissions and costs. By partnering with fuel cell producers and hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturers, IH delivers bespoke solutions for backup power and clean energy needs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes communities, fuel cell producers, hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturers, and other industries seeking reliable, affordable, and low-carbon hydrogen solutions for backup power and clean energy applications.
Features
- Decentralized hydrogen production and distribution network (DeHy™)
- Recycling of vented hydrogen from industrial processes
- Purification to SAE-J2719 fuel cell-grade standard
- Modular engineering for faster scaling and productivity
- Turnkey solutions for seamless integration
- Up to 10x cleaner than liquid H2 and 94% cleaner than diesel
- 80% less energy intensive than liquifying hydrogen