Sparc Hydrogen has achieved sustained hydrogen generation at its first-of-it-kind green hydrogen pilot plant in Roseworthy, South Australia.
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The milestone marks the transition from commissioning to operational testing under concentrated solar conditions—an important step towards commercialisation of Sparc Hydrogen’s photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) technology.
Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Sparc Technologies, Fortescue subsidiary MIH2 Pty Ltd, and the University of Adelaide, which has been developing patented photocatalytic water splitting reactor technology since 2022.
Sparc managing director Nick O’Loughlin said, “Sustained hydrogen generation at Roseworthy is a significant milestone for Sparc Hydrogen and the broader green hydrogen and photocatalytic water splitting industries.
“Successful commissioning of this first-of-its-kind plant is the culmination of over 12 months of hard work since the commencement of the FEED study and positions Sparc Hydrogen at the global forefront of this emerging direct solar-to-hydrogen technology.
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“I congratulate the project team and our partners, Fortescue, and the University of Adelaide, on this significant achievement and look forward to showcasing the pilot plant as an example of the simplicity and scalability of Sparc Hydrogen’s reactor technology and how it can potentially unlock low-cost green hydrogen.”
