Synhelion utilizes Sun-to-Liquid technology to convert solar energy into sustainable solar fuels, which are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure and nearly carbon-neutral. This approach directly addresses the reliance on fossil fuels in the transportation sector, contributing to a net-zero future.
Funding
$40.7M 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.
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Problem
The transportation sector heavily relies on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions and hindering efforts to achieve a net-zero future. Existing fuel infrastructures are geared towards fossil fuels, creating a barrier to the adoption of sustainable alternatives.
Solution
Synhelion addresses this challenge by converting solar energy into sustainable solar fuels that are fully compatible with existing fuel infrastructures and internal combustion engines. Using its proprietary Sun-to-Liquid technology, Synhelion concentrates solar heat to drive thermochemical processes that convert CO2, water, and biomethane into syngas, which is then processed into synthetic crude oil (syncrude). This syncrude can be refined into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), solar diesel, and solar gasoline, reducing net CO2 emissions by up to 99% compared to fossil fuels. Synhelion's approach enables a drop-in replacement for fossil fuels, facilitating a transition to a net-zero transportation sector without requiring extensive infrastructure modifications.
Target Audience
Synhelion's primary customers include airlines, shipping companies, road transportation providers, and other organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to sustainable fuel sources.
Features
- Sun-to-Liquid technology that converts solar energy into drop-in fuels
- Production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), solar diesel, and solar gasoline
- Compatibility with existing global fuel infrastructure and conventional engines
- High-temperature solar process heat generation beyond 1’500°C
- Industrial-scale demonstration plant (DAWN) producing syncrude
- First commercial plant (RISE) scheduled to produce 1’000 tons of fuel per year
- Integration of solar receiver, thermochemical reactor, and thermal energy storage in solar tower
- Ability to power cement manufacturing with solar heat