Jan Rongé
CEO
Solhyd
The startup develops hydrogen panels that generate hydrogen gas by utilizing solar energy to split water molecules, capturing moisture from the air. This technology provides a sustainable energy source at a lower cost, complementing traditional solar panels and addressing the need for clean energy alternatives.
- Clean Technology
- Energy
- Hardware
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$6.5MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
Green hydrogen production often relies on electrolysis, which requires significant amounts of purified water and electricity, contributing to water scarcity and grid congestion, especially in regions with high renewable energy penetration. Existing electrolyzer technologies can also be expensive due to the use of noble metals and complex balance-of-plant systems.
Solution
Solhyd offers a hydrogen module that produces green hydrogen directly from solar energy and moisture captured from ambient air, eliminating the need for external electricity and purified water sources. The modules can be directly integrated with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, enabling easy deployment and retrofitting. These modules operate autonomously when renewable energy is available, splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight. The hydrogen gas produced at low pressure can be used directly, stored locally, or transported via pipelines, offering a flexible and scalable solution for various applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers include industries requiring on-site hydrogen production (metallurgy, food, electronics, semiconductor), large-scale project developers (methanol, ammonia, eSAF, steel), and utility companies seeking off-site hydrogen production for solar parks.
Features
- Direct solar energy feed with additional power input option for increased output
- Modular design allowing for parallel operation and easy maintenance
- Low CAPEX and OPEX due to ease of installation and reduced balance-of-plant costs
- Scalable technology suitable for projects ranging from <0.5 MW to GW
- No water purification, cooling, HV transformers, or gas-liquid separation required
- Employs low-cost, abundant materials, avoiding the use of critical raw materials and precious metals
- Compatible with commercially available hydrogen storage technologies
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities for clusters of up to 10 modules