Some of the startups are solving challenges in hydrogen such as high production costs, infrastructure scalability, and safety concerns. Their innovations in technologies such as advanced electrolyzers, methane pyrolysis, and ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion are driving the cost of hydrogen down and improving efficiency.
Tejal Hartalkar, Senior Disruptive Tech Analyst at GlobalData, said: “The urgent need to decarbonize industries, achieve net-zero emissions, and create sustainable energy systems is pushing advancements in the hydrogen sector.”
Here’s a list of top hydrogen startups categorized by their focus on specific hydrogen production technologies and innovations:
Green Hydrogen
Hysata (Australia)
Specializes in capillary-fed electrolysis technology with over 95% system efficiency, reducing hydrogen production costs below $1.50/kg.
Electric Hydrogen (USA)
Focuses on large-scale green hydrogen production with its 100MW electrolyzer plant, targeting industries such as chemicals, steel, and fuels.
Turquoise Hydrogen
Modern Hydrogen (USA)
Provides modular hydrogen generators that produce clean hydrogen on-site from methane sources, with solid carbon as a byproduct for asphalt repurposing.
C-Zero (USA)
Develops methane pyrolysis technology to produce hydrogen while capturing solid carbon as a byproduct.
Yellow Hydrogen
SoHHytec (Switzerland)
Combines solar power generation with hydrogen and thermal energy production to create a sustainable energy ecosystem.
Redeem Solar Technologies (Austria)
Creates advanced photocatalytic reactors for efficient and eco-friendly solar-to-hydrogen production.
Gold Hydrogen
Gold H2 (USA)
Utilizes microbial processes to convert hydrocarbons into hydrogen at an exceptionally low cost of $0.80/kg.
Additional Noteworthy Startups
H2Pro (Israel)
Introduces an electrochemical-thermally activated process (E-TAC) for cost-effective and efficient green hydrogen production.
Enapter (Germany)
Produces modular electrolyzers for distributed hydrogen generation, suitable for small-scale and industrial use.
Protium (UK)
Focuses on integrating hydrogen solutions for industrial decarbonization and renewable energy storage.
These startups are driving the hydrogen revolution by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and addressing scalability, making hydrogen a key player in the global energy transition.