In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Sparc Technologies Limited announced that the construction of its first photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) pilot plant is on schedule and within budget, with commissioning slated to begin in July 2025. The Roseworthy pilot plant represents a major step towards scaling and commercializing Sparc Hydrogen’s patented PWS reactor technology, delivering next-generation green hydrogen production that is modular, scalable and requires only limited electricity, according to the report. “The plant represents a first-of-its-kind demonstration and R&D facility globally for photocatalytic water splitting and is a key step towards commercialization of the technology. In an environment where major challenges exist for hydrogen projects due to the high cost of power, the requirement for new solutions to unlock low-cost green hydrogen without relying on electrolyzers has never been higher,” said Nick O’Loughlin, Managing Director, Sparc. Sparc Hydrogen believes the Roseworthy pilot plant will be a leading facility for R&D and commercialization of PWS. Once operational, the site will test different reactor designs and photocatalyst materials under real-world concentrated solar conditions.
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